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 relevancy of course content

Hi Mohd-Ibrahim, Anytime you can share real life applications with students you really get their excitement level up. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Scott, Notes serve as a great reference tool...you will have them forever to look at. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Rene, I do not share my outline with my students because they will hold your feet to the fire, if for some reason you get behind, ahead, or have to deviate from it. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Aminta, You are right, there are signals given when one wants to chat, such as looking for you, looking at the ceiling as if they are thinking, looking in space, etc. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Marc, A syllabus is a great tool to refer to. Students can always revisit the syllabus. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Jill, I agree totally. I am all over the room during test time, and students are used to my mobileness during test time. Cheating attempts have been minimal for me as well. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Mohd, You must use your intellect and best discretion to determine if things are taking too much of a personal turn. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Marc, I concur! Students want and need an environment that is conducive for learning. It is our job to make sure the environment is where effective learning can take place. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Sara, I like your thought process when it comes to exemplifying a positive instructor image. We are constantly being watched by students, colleagues, etc. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Marie, It really reduces students nerves/tension when examples are shared. Patricia

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