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 cheating

Hi Angela, Different versions of tests have proven to be very effective. It really does reduce cheating. I also use the every-other-seat method when possible to help curtail cheating. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Robert, I like it! Very smart of you to ask these particular questions. If you can show how the course will help them either professionally and/or personally, it is a buy in. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Linda, I love interacting with my students. I too learn a lot from my students. They sure can teach you how to survive. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Lenore, My instructors are held to higher standards than the students. If students are expected to abide by rules, policies and procedures, the instructors MUST abide by them as well or else... Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Jennifer, Once students realize that concepts can be utilized in the real world they automatically become excited and interested. We all want to know how this is going to benefit me... Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jane, Professional image is no doubt very important. Students need role models so that they will know about professionalism whenever they enter the professional world. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Sandy, Why do you think some educators are in education and there is no passion for it? Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Edwin, I make it a point daily to great each student and to make small talk with each student. Students love it when you give them personal attention. This is a great way to bond. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Rich, I too believe that performance based objectives prepare students more for the workplace. Students really benefit from performance based objectives. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Edward, You are considered a push over whenever you are not a stickler for rules. You have mentioned some excellent factors. You have to do what you say you are going to do, otherwise you will be taken as a joke. Patricia

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