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 Creighton, The speil you give your students is the truth. They really are only cheating and hurting themselves. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Danielle, In what ways do you maintain a professional image? Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Lisa, We do need to be supportive of our students, but we also need to hold them accountable. Teaching them for every choice there is a consequence.

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Kristin, Absolutely!!! I love your philosophy! You get from students what you expect!! Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Susan, Rubrics are awesome. Students have a good idea of their grade before the grade is issued by the instructor. There are not many surprises with a rubric. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Hilda, During an episode such as this the instructor should use a very calming demeanor. Listening also plays a key factor. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Kristin, Clarity is key for reducing student complaints. The smallest grey area will cause the students to complain. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Tonya, I have an awesome example of a portfolio that I share with my students in Professional Development. It makes things a lot clearer for the students. They really get excited and motivated from seeing this example. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Scott, Students do enjoy guest speakers. I use my director and placement coordinators as guest speakers all the time in Career Development. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Cheryl, They are the best! These students can speak from first-hand experience. They are excellent motivators to others. Patricia

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