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 Heidi, Real easy, it should be strictly business. No personal relationship should be established. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Don, I too am real old school. I do not allow cell phones. I am on my feet the entire period so that my energy level is in full effect to get my students attention. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Virginia, I like to balance my groups. What do you do if you feel the groups are not balanced? I like to have at least one strong academic person in each group for a good balance.

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Margaret, Boundaries must be established, and students should not be allowed to cross them. The instructor has a role, and the student has a role...don't confuse the two. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Billie, Nice response! Mistakes should always be looked at as a life lessons. Confess to the mistake and move forward. Everyone makes them. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Raymond, Benchmarks work well for students, and they appreciate them. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Megan, Students really want to and need to know how the course is applicable to the real world. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Jennifer, Super way to ignite the flame...show examples. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Sharon, We are certainly edutainers. We have to perform to the highest level daily. Let's give our students their money's worth. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Lisa, Absolutely! We must act as professionals at all times. Students did not come to college to seek our friendship, they really want to be taught. Patricia

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