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 Sandy, A variety is always good for students. Boredom is never a good thing. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Joe, It is the instructor's job to control the environment. Disruption should not be tolerated; it is very unfair to others. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Sandy, Overall, guest speakers are excellent. As mentioned, if they don't work out don't ever use them again. Use the best and try others. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Alyson, An instructor should never sit during test time. Students need to know that you are in motion and mobile. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Sandy, You should never expect things from your students that you are not willing to do yourself. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Sharon, Nothing in education should just be done for the sake of it. Everything that is done should be of great benefit to the student first and foremost. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Dennis, Subjectivity can really spark concerns and complaints from students. Grading should be as concrete as possible to minimize student complaints. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Katrena, Students need to know that they are being watched. I like the idea of being mobile during test time. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Lori, Great response! Even adults need boundaries! Students want and need structure. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Lisa, I also make the students clear their desk of EVERYTHING. Patricia

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