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 complaints and challenges

Hi Claire, I like how open minded you are. I can tell you welcome feedback from peers as well. These are certainly great ways to minimize complaints. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Sheila, No gray areas in the expectations can certainly minimize complaints. Gray areas will cause a lot of headaches. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Michael, I like to make sure course requirements are clear by outlining thoroughly all requirements in the syllabus as well as discussing the requirements. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Cecilia, Instructors should want to know if there students are grasping the concepts or not. One way to make sure students are understanding is to follow up on clas assignments. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Lawrence, I understand. What do you do to get your students excited about course content? Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Heidi-Jo, Students get an idea as to how to act/behave in the professional world from us, therefore we must lead by example. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Michael, I am sure your students really appreciate you going the extra mile to make sure things are clear. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Justin, I bet those students that are not involved and have been given special assignments learn a lesson after the first time. I like it... Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Tracy, I have had angry students where I had to allow my students to take an EARLY break so that I could deal with the angry student because of the negativity that was being displayed. If I can wait until break, I do, but I will deal with the angry student quickly and swiftly so that the atmosphere of the room is conducive for learning. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Victoria, I like your outlook based on a positive instructor image. I can tell you are a super role model for your students. Thanks for being a great leader/educator. Patricia

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