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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Capturing student attention

Hi Francine, Students love hand-on activities. The more you can incorporate, the better. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Michael, Great icebreaker. It is important to get to know your students and for your students to get to know each other. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Robert, Students really like it and get whenever they can actually do it. Students enjoy hands-on learning; a great sense of interest and excitement is generated. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Danielle, Students tend to really take anything more seriously whenever a signature is secured. I like the idea of having the students sign the contract. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Lisa, Some students have cheating down to a science, and it is hard to catch them. Constantly watch your students, watching alone will minimize cheating. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kevin, Absolutely! Real simple, lead by example because we are being watched. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Bernard, Great insight to share with your students. I am sure you make a difference when it comes to this. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Greg, It sounds like you can really understand these students because you have done the same thing. I am sure you can give them some good insight. What kind of insight have you shared with your students about this? Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Shantana, I like how you put the responsibility back on the student, and you give them something to think about as well. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Charles, Prospective students are really observant as well. I have had many prospective students to say that they noticed everyone is so professional. Believe it or not, professionalism is a selling point to prospective students. Patricia

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