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 Heidi, Absolutely! As educators, we must serve as great resources for our students. Share your knowledge and guide them appropriately; do not befriend students...problems begin to surface befriending students. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Stacey, I like it! Great tactics to use to deter cheating. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Jose, Students get a great feeling when they know exactly what it is they need to do; being shown examples add motivation. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Richard, Assignments are very important, therefore follow up from instructors is crucial. Instructors should want to know if their students are grasping the concept or not. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Michelle, We must do what we can to keep our students focused. With long classes, I take them outside for a 5-minute walk. They come back more focused. Try it, it works beautifully. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Mitch, This generation is definitely made from a different thread. They must learn how to be responsible for their own actions. We must continue to work with them as best as we can. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Angela, What a response! Students are very judgmental, and they will fully critique you in comparison to other instructors at your institution. You must walk the walk and talk the talk to be regarded as a professional by students. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Tom, Yes! I tell my students each day that you are closer today than you were yesterday to finishing. The goal line has to be reminded to students to keep motivation going. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Erika, Great response! Students should not be confused as to what their role is, if this confusion is not coming from the instructor. Each person needs to stay in his/her place so that each role is played correctly. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Gregory, Students need to and want to understand why they are taking a particular course. Once students understand the why, they are so much more in tune as to what is going on. Patricia

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