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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Showing examples of student work

Hi Barton, Super response! I am like you, I simply see no negatives in this approach. Examples are so beneficial to students. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Dawn, These do work well. I like giving essay tests as well to deter cheating, and I also let my students know that they are being watched. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Eugene, Guest speakers can really shed great light about the real world. They are such a valuable resource for the classroom. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Debbie, We must make time for our students. We should never be too busy to hear what our students have to say or to simply help them. Students are the reason we have a job. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Terry, Absolutely! It is important for students to know they why...how are they going to benefit from learning the material. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Sharon, Students do like hearing a different take. They thoroughly enjoy hearing from someone else other than the instructor all the time. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Robert, Awesome response! I can tell you probably have minimal to no complaints/challenges. You are on point, and furthermore, based on your response you probably are a fabulous instructor. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Todd, Whenever the silent student can see that the instructor is calling on all students, the silent student takes their turn without hesitation. We have to strategically and tactfully invovle the silent student. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Beth, Yes, I love showing examples of the three different levels. I've had many students to tell me, oh now I see what I need to do in order to get an A. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Maria, This is true, and I like how you require respect from both ends. Managing is a two way street. Patricia

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