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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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Doris, Absolutley! As long as you can show relevancy and how the student will benefit both personally and/or professionally normally they get in. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Gleb, You do not have to hover to monitor an exam, but you should not being doing anything else while monitoring an exam, i.e., grading papers, reading, writing, etc. The students need to be watched! Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Douglas, It also eases fear, and it builds confidence. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Anthony, You're right the classroom is not a place to discuss personal issues, it should be kept strictly professional. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Hugo, Don't panick, just pick up where you've left off the next day. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Bryant, I am not a jokester, but I can certainly see how this can be used as an attention getter. I like to pause and give an inspirational quote. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Marita, You're right! It is the way you carry yourself based on how students will see you. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Carol, I've used this before. Students really do like it. I also like using m&m's. Students take how many ever m&m's they want out of a bowl. Based on the number of m&m's taken, the student has to tell that many things about themselves. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Patricia, My feelings/thoughts are mutual. Everyone should matter because everyone does matter. They all are important, and they should be treated accordingly. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Jerry, How do you handle students who shift blame to others? Patricia

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