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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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Gary, Students need to go back to the old ways and give their instructor the utmost respect simply because they are the instructor. As instructors, we should respect our students as well. Respect is a two-way street. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Shantana, A SMALL group setting works well for silent studens. They tend to continue to shut down in a large group setting. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Luciano, Anytime you mention $$$$ students get really excited. Money motivates us all. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Mark, You're right! Eventually the cheating will come back to haunt them at some point. They are really only hurting themselves by cheating. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Kevin, Various versions of a test really work well. I simply let my students know that they are being watched; this helps deter cheating. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Marshall, Confidence is everything. Students really do believe the assignment is very achievable once they see the finished product of another student's. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Greg, You can really shed light on this because you experienced this. I am sure your students are very interested in what you have to say. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Gordon, One-on-one is the most effective with private students. They tend to really shut down in a group setting, especailly a large group. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Michael, It is a good strategy to let angry students clam down or cool off. Listening is key. Sometimes these students simply want to vent. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Nelson, There are some bright students that come through. Use these students to your advantage, and allow them to help you, help others. Patricia

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