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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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Maureen, I've experienced sometimes when they are a student they do not appreciate the strongness, but once they become successful they begin to sing a positive tune about the strongness. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Kathryn, I also make my students take everything off of their desk, including cell phones. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jennifer, Nicely stated! We are truly our students role models. They would love to be in our shoes or at least so they think... Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Lise, Students need to and want to hear about our experiences. Technology is a forever changing industry. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Katheryn, Preparation is key! Just knowing that you are prepared will certainly ease your nerves. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Nancy, Professional boundaries must be maintained in order to set standards. I understand exactly what you are saying. Surprisingly, some instructors will take students up on these invites...bad decision on the instructor's part. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jay, Generally, if you are professional students will respect you likewise, there is also a flip side to this as well... Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Debra, It also helps to let them know that they will be tested on the material. You really get everyone's attention by stating this. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Gregory, I totally agree. If you become lax as an instructor with following up with assignments, your A students will become lax too. You should always show interest and an aggressive approach as an educator. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Robert, It's always questionable in the online environment who really does the work... Patricia

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