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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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Cynthia, What are you going to do to get students excited about course content? Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Laurel, Students need to and want to have something to refer to. There are some students who truly revisits the syllabus for clarity. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Donna, Absolutely! The adult learner wants to know the "why" of a course. Once the "why" has been established, the adult learner is eager to move forward. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Lori, What do you do to miminimize student complaints/concerns? I make sure expectations/requirements are very clear. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Robert, Self confidence has a lot to do with one's performance. If they feel they know a subject really well, they will attack an assessment without any hesitation. Instilling confidence is a big plus. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kristine, Professional relationships with students are encouraged. It is the personal relationship that will get you in trouble. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Margaret, Emotions can be scary if they are heightened. Keeping the student calm is a must. Listening is key! Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Christopher, Applying what you have learned can be very exciting for students. We need to make sure our students can apply the concepts they have been taught. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Paula, Students need to and want to know exactly what to expect. The clearer, the expectations the better. Visuals are great! Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Melanie, The social websites do make it harder to enforce, but do the very best that you can to enforce the policy, otherwise, there will not be a need for the policy. Patricia

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