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 relevancy of course content

Hi Shandra, Adult leaners want to know why. When we answer the why, we get a different energy level from our students. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Don, Listening is key. As educators, we must be effective listeners. Sometimes the angry student simply wants to vent. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi David, Treat every student the same! By being fair to all no one has to make comparisons. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Deborah, As long as students understand why they need to take a particular subject, they have a keen interest in the subject matter. Knowing why is extremely important to the adult learner. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Mary, Some students will go to great length to cheat. As educators, we must do all we can to minimize cheating. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Althea, Written sometimes do not make things as clear as seeing it. Visual and kinesthetic leaners love the visual aspect of learning. It is good to provide written information as well as visual whenver possible so that things are more defined. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Melanie, Image says a lot about one's professionalism. Students tend to have high regards for you when you are deemed as a professional. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Deborah, What type of reactions do you get from your students with the course relevancy being clearly understood? Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Farrel, Listening is a must! A lot of our students do cry for help. If the situation is beyond our scope seek an expert in the area. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Todd, Learning needs to be as real as possible. The vet tech students are getting great exposure. At my institution, the medical assisting students give injections to each other. They do not practice on an orange or rubber arm. We try to make things as close to the working world as possible. Patricia

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