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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Managing angry students

Hi Peter, For most people it seems to be a calming effect when you mention I understand, it is kind of like, oh I see. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Peter, A neutral party seems to be way more open to the situation. Good idea! Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Natasha, I concur! Rapport building is very important in education. Students will definitely open up, if they feel comfortable with you. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Peter, Distance is key! You model these two instructors, and it sounds like you will be fine, obviously they impressed you. Mimick them. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Natasha, Draw the line, I am the instructor and you are the student. Play your role well as the instructor and do not let students cross the line. Relationships should be kept strictly professional in nature. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi April, You're right! Sharing examples are very engaging as well as confidence building. Students get real motivated from having a shared example. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Amy, I love guest speakers! They serve as a great way to add validity to what has been taught and what will be taught. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Donna, What do you do to help minimize cheating. I like for my students to know that they are being watched, simple, yet it works. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Michael, It is so motivating and positive to share finished examples with students. Students now have a SOLID idea as to what is expected. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Allen, Various versions of a test is extremely helpful when trying to deter cheating. I let my students know that they are being watched, just by me making the statement it helps reduce cheating. Patricia

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