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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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Jennifer, Great response! In short, practice what you preach. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Deandra, I like how you get invovled to find out your students game plan. By devloping a game plan, and the student falls short from not following the game plan, they can clearly see and understand, it is their fault. I tell my students plan your work, and work your plan. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi John, What kind of hook do you use to capture your students attention? Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Leonard, Students enjoy having guest speakers. Guest speakers are excellent motivators, and they add a lot of validity to what has been taught. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Donald, I love watching the light come on. It is great to have validation from others. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi David, You are right. Short answers are more work on the instructor, but as educators we should not do what's easiest for us; we should do what's best for the student. I hear instructors say all the time t/f and mutiple choice tests are a lot easier to grade. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Robert, Yes, this is a sure way to bring about great excitement! I love it! I love telling stories about successful graduates to get others excited. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Steve, A guest speaker has much to offer. You are right, they can really put things in real perspective to students. My favorite guest speakers are graduates of the school. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Regina, I make it a point to call on everyone in my classes daily. Students seem to pay better attention when they know at some point they will be called upon. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Jennifer, You've made it plain. Preparation is key. I love the saying, plan your work, and work your plan. Patricia

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