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 Marko, Excitement begins at the top with the instructor. If the instructor is excited, the sudent usually becomes excited. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Susan, I often wonder how was teaching before PowerPoint became along. PowerPoint has really become an effective teaching tool. Students seem to really get a lot from the lessons by utilizing PowerPoint. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Mark, I do the same as you. They are not to be visible during test time. Students have thought of very creative ways to cheat using electronic devices. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Jill, I like to stand and move around from time to time. My students know that during test time they are being watched like a hawk. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Halina, Moving near the student really gets their attention. This is an old strategy, but it is certainly effective. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi JoAnne, Wow, it sounds like you are such a true professional. Thank you for being such a super role model for students. Our students really need people that are around them daily to look up to. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Dennis, You have it! These are certainly challenges. At my institution we have a 4-hour seminar that teaches about proper study habits, time management, stress, obstacles, discipline, etc. It sounds like you have strategies to combat these challenges. Keep up the good work. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi LeeAnn, Super response! You get it! As an instructor we must ensure an environment that is conducive for learning. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Neil, I certainly agree! Students like for the instructor to interact with them. I make it a point daily to make small talk with each of my students. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Sharon, Try adding a graphic to go with the text or at least a discussion question for concepts covered. Patricia

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