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!

Activity

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Glenn, You are right! Thank you for being there for your students. I am sure they appreciate you. Sometimes we simply need to just listen. Listening can make a big difference. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Christi, I am sure your students fully understand the relevancy of your course. The examples you mentioned are sure ways to grab anyone's attention. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Glenn, I know our students do have a lot going on. You gave them great advice. At my institution, all brand new students must take a seminar that teaches them about study skills, time management, overcoming obstacles, etc. The seminar has proven to be very effective. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Showing examples of student work

Hi Betsy, It is extremely helpful to show an example to students. Students tend to really get it after being shown an example. Examples are great motiviation and confidence boosters. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Carrie, If you are intimidated by this student, you need to get your DOE and director involved so that this student is spoken to in a very matter-of-fact way. He needs to realize his short coming is nobody's fault but his. You can only teach those who are there. Don't beat yourself up, other students were extremely successful. Teach those who want to be taught. I can't believe your institution doesn't have an attendance policy. You may want to speak with the appropriate staff so that one is implemented to avoid problems such as with this student, i.e., late… >>>

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Capturing student attention

Hi Mary, Great ideas! I also like to give direct eye contact to students to capture their attention; sometimes even a little stare. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Managing angry students

Hi Nicole, You are right! A student should never be allowed to disrupt the learning of others. The disruptive student needs to be handled. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Maintaining a professional image

Hi Maria, I solely agree! Our students come with a ton of problems. Most problems are beyond our scope, we need to direct them to the experts. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Heather, You are right! I follow these same practices. Students need to know up front what the rules, policies, and procedures are. The instructor needs to make sure to enforce the various rules, policies, and procedures, otherwise students will take you for a joke. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Maintaining a professional image

Hi Craig, The instructor should always have in mine this is strictly business. Patricia

End of Content