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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Showing examples of student work

Hi Julie, Visual adds clarity, and we need to do all we can to put our students at ease. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Randy, You're right! They are trying to determine also the perfect opportunity as to when they can cheat. The instructor has to be smarter than the cheater. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Ashia, You must let the angry student simmer before you can engage in any type of intelligent conversation. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Donna, What do you do to get your students excited about the course? Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Leslie, You mean to tell me instructors really have time to socialize during breaks? It is all I can do to take a breather and get ready to get started again. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Joan, It sounds like your prepare well and in advanced. I am sure you are an effective instructor. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Suzanne, All students should be involved. Students are more likely to pay attention whenever they know they have a part/role. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Katrena, You are right! You should never stray from being a professional at all times. Students watch our every move. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Betty, Students really do want an instructor who leads by example. Students look up to their instructors. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi John, If it happens again warn them, and if the warning doesn't work, remove them from the class. Patricia

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