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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Reducing student cheating

Hi Leslie, Once you determine if cheating has occurred how do you reprimand the student? Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Heather, Visuals are great, and they add a lot of clarity. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Maureen, I like your perspective. I am sure you give your students all you have. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Tina, Students need to and want to hear about our professional experience so that they will know what to expect in the workplace. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Scott, Once students understand how the course is going to benefit them in the workplace, they understand the relevance of the course. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Stephen, Examples are really straightfoward and to the point. Students tend to get a better understanding after being shown an example. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi James, Preparation is key. Sticking to the lesson plan eliminates getting off topic as well. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Todd, Yes, it is! We have to motivate them to keep their eyes on the prize...graduation...career and $$$$... Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Michael, I even understand your perspective from a gender aspect as well. We do have to be very careful, regardless. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Rosemary, Yes, you are right! As educators, the best thing to remember is to keep the teaching/learning process "strictly business."

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