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 Joel, Keeping the chat is encouraged, just make sure things are managed. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Emily, I agree. I've known very bright silent students, they just shut down in big groups. I like to create small groups and make it a point to have the silent student as the leader of the group. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Colin, You are right! Never deal with an angry student in front of their peers, it will definitely make the situation worse. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Lynn, It is time consuming, but remember we have to do what's best for the students, not what's easiest for us. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Cynthia, What have you done in the past to involve silent students? I like to have a question answer session that involves the entire class, thus forcing the silent student to participate. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Don, Showing examples will definitely instill confidence in students. Students believe that if they did it then I can do it. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi John, It really does. You as the instructor set the mood/tone for the entire class. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Kenny, You've made some valid points. It is okay to have a laid back type personality as long as you are always in control, you manage your classroom effectively, and your students know that you are their instructor and not their friend. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi David, I like how you handle this. You address this issue on Day 1. You really give your students something to think about. I am sure this speil minimizes the number of students you have that shifts blame. Patricia

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Extra Credit or No Extra Credit

Are you a fan of extra credit? I am not. I believe in giving the student the grade he or she has earned based on the regular graded assignments. Extra credit in my opinion can really add too much cushion to a grade that is not indicative of the student's ability. A student needs to know from the very beginning that he or she must work extremely hard to get the grade he or she wants because NO EXTRA CREDIT will be granted. Some instructors give way too much extra credit, which can cause a student to not work to… >>>

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