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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Following up with student assignments

Hi Thomas, And may I add, instructors should care enough aboout the student's success to find out if students are grasping the material or not. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi John, Great buy-in methods utilized. I like to mention the potential income every opportunity I can. Money is such a great motivator. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Joseph, Great, at least you are try to handle the situation very tactfully. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Michael, Every day you must enter your classroom with an abundance of energy/enthusiasm. We owe it to our students to give them everything we have...teach to your fullest extent. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Jean, Always know beforehand what your guest speaker will present. A list of suggested topics is always great. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Christina, Have fun outside of school, but always know that you could possibly run into one of your current or former students. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Robert, Students should never feel they are the same level as the instructor. It should be displayed in the actions that students are not on the same level as the instructors. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Trish, I like the idea of having a different test for absent students. I use the same test, but I do deduct 10 pts. for late tests. Is you test for late students any more challenging than the regular test. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Robert, Students must ensure an environment that is conducive to learning. Students need and want structure. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Madelina, Students simply want to know that they are going to benefit from the course in some way...either personally or professionally. Patricia

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