Patricia Scales

About me

I've been a career educator for over 20 years. I currently serve as the Academic Coordinator for Brookstone College of Business and continue to be active in the classroom as a Business Instructor. My motto is "A student doesn't care how much you know, until they know how much you care." I was honored to receive the Career College Association National Teacher of the Year award in 2001. I just love teaching!

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Kim, There is nothing like putting rules, policies, proedures, deadlines, assignments, etc. in writing. The documentation is a great reference. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Linda, Whenever students know that the instructor is monitoring the room, the students tend to do what they are suppose to. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Eric, I agree! I like to show course relevancy by bringing in classified ads when applicable to various skills that will be learned in the course...this is a super motivator. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Jerry, You syllabus is a great reference tool...it is nothing like being able to show this type of student the information in the syllabus. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Jerry, You syllabus is a great reference tool...it is nothing like being able to show this type of student the information in the syllabus. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Glenn, It takes a big person to admit when they are wrong. You are right, we are wrong sometimes. When I am wrong when something pertains to a student, I apologize to the student. The student appreciates the GENUINE apology. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Reid, It is good to turn the tables to the students from time to time. It is amazing what students can learn from each other. Students hear from us (instructors) all the time. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Kira, I like how you have your students take ownership in their course. If the document their beliefs, the course is already sold to them. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Dean, I concur! Students did not enroll with the thought in mind that you were going to befriend them. They enrolled to become knowledgeable in a certain area from a true professional...the instructor. Patriciia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Bill, This is also an issue in in-seat courses as well. I do not get it...instrutors should provide feedback to their students the next period so that the student will know how they are progressing, and the instructor should want to know how the student is doing. Patricia

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