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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Showing examples of student work

Hi April, It is extremely helpful for students to get a visual as to what is expected. Nerves are put at ease after being shown an example. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jeanette, What have you done to make course requirements clear? Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Raymond, The observer method is very effective. Try it you will continue to use it. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Colleen, Students get it whenever they understand the relevancy as to how a concept, lesson, skill, etc. will relate to their career. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi David, Clarity is key whenever assignments are given. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Bridgette, I concur! The parent/teacher analogy is is the same in so many ways... Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Scott, I make it a point daily to greet every student and make small talk with them all. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Gary, Mistakes can be valuable, learn from them, and also use them as a teachable moment if the opportunity presents itself. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Graham, Great response! Stick to your guns, otherwise your students will take you for a complete joke. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Nia, I use the same approach. I tell the student it is a good question, however I would like to entertain the question once we cover that topic or to see me at break if it is something that we will never cover. I try my best not to discourage the student from asking questions. Patricia

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