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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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Tania, I totally agree! The classroom is not the place to discuss your personal business. The student/teacher relationship should always be kept strictly professional. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Marion, I am all for active learning! Students tend to really get a lot out of this type of learning, and they really enjoy it as well. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Connie, I have the no cell phone rule as well. I make my students put them away. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Melania, A line has to be drawn. Your behavior should demonstrate professionalism at all times that want to be emulated by others. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Connie, We must demonstrate to our students what professional behavior is like. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Heather, Clarity is a sure way to reduce student complaints/concerns. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Maria, From your list I can tell you do a fine job with making course requirements clear. I especially like the idea of the addendum. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Cathleen, I like how you used the tactic of letting the student know he was engaging in an activity that he should not have been engaging in. You really got this student told in a smart way. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Geraldine, Great way to make course requirements clear! Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Mark, Students love it whenever you have their marks easily accessible. Patricia

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