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 David, It is important to discuss answers with students so that they can determine why they got a particular question wrong. The "why" is very important. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Aldgenette, Super approach! I can tell you take well to constructive feedback from your students. I am sure you have blossomed into a very effective teacher because of your willingness to adjust. Continue to let students know that you geniunely care about them. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Heather, We must do all we can, of course, with the effort from the student to help them succeed. It should be our main focus to help everyone get to their success. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Sherri, Listening is key. Caring is a must. Our students really have a lot going on outside of school. We must do the best we can to motivate and encourage them. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jonathan, I am happy to know that you are teaching your students the appropriate touch in a clinical setting. It appears you demonstrate professionalism to your students. We must lead by example. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Ellen, Extremely frustrating. This poor practice is so unfair to students. Students deserve the right to know how they have done on an assignment within a timely manner. At my institution, I encourage feedback the next day or next class meeting, whichever comes first. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Denise, You are on point as well. Students need to know that we geniunely care about them. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Phillip, What do you typically do to display a professional image? Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Aldgenette, Whenever you practice, it would be a good idea to practice with a seasoned instructor so that constructive feedback can be provided if there is a need. A seasoned instructor can also give you great pointers and let you know those areas of the topic that will be challenging for students to grasp. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Susan, Has the type of practice ever escalated to an unpleasant situation? Patricia

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