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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Involving silent students in class

Hi David, Not funny at all, I fully understand. I have done the same thing, and it has proven to be very effective. On-on-one works well with the silent student. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi william, Absolutely! Do not mix instructing with befriending. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Mary Ellen, We are most of our students role model. We must lead by example. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Gregory, Rapport building is important. Students will buy in if a relationship is established. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Michael, Listening is key. It is important to hear what the student has to say in order to fully resolve any issues. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Marlene, It is important to make sure that the desk is clear of all items except the test and something to write with. I even make my students put cell phones away. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Amanda, Anytime an example can be shared to make things clearer, we should do so. Students need to get a full understanding of exactly what is expected of them. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Janet, Yes, I've discovered this as well. This is a sure way to know that students cheated. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Denise, Color fascinates the world. Use it to fascinate your students. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Stephanie, Any professional that does math related tasks would be appropriate. Patricia

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