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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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Simon, I like your response and your whole outlook as to how to avoid common instructor mistakes. Let's not forget to add to be organized. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Sandra, Don't let it go. The student had no right to ask to be left alone. What if every student asked to be left alone? You would not have anyone to teach. Students don't ask us to do things we ask/direct them to do things. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Michael, It is so exciting if we as educators can make everything we teach apply to the work force. Students really become interested once they determine how a course can help them professionally.

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Scott, I understand! We certainly do not want to scare our students off. Perhaps, once you get to that particular concept you can first explain an example and then show examples of work as to not to scare students. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Shoukat, You are who you are. It is this student's personality. She is just very shy in nature, but super intelligent! Continue to make small talk with the silent students. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Leslie, At my institution medical students take courses such as buiness math, business English, and accounting essentials, simply for the very reason you just stated. The first day of each course we have a PowerPoint to explain why they are taking the particular course and how they can benefit from it. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Kathleen, I handle the angry student as you have shared. Removal is an option, but it is always my last resort. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Marianna, I understood. I was only sharing information. Actually, I concur with you. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jeff, The syllabus is a great place to start to make course requirements clear. The syllabus gives students something to refer to. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Marianna, It is nice to have students to like you, but your first priority is to be their instructor. We are not in it for a popularity contest. Patricia

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