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 Timothy, We are the leaders, therefore we should act the part in every way. Students look up to us, and we should be a positive model for them. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Nan, Interacting with students is vital. Rapport building with your students can make life easier for everyone. The communication process is a lot smoother whenever you have established a relationship with the student. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Sue, You have the same mindset as I do. Great response. I can tell you lead by example, and you are a true professional. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Suzie, Please share the situation/solution program. I would love to hear about it. I suppose it is very effective. I like how the student must be involved in the problem solving. This is a great way to work on problem solving skills. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Roy, What an awesome strategy! I like how the assignment is simple enough to obtain a perfect score. This is certainly a great way to get students to buy in. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Herb, Normally, a private conversation will resolve things. Students must be told they must take responsibility for their actions. Some are real quick to point the finger at everyone else. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Robert, Wow, I like it! You really go above and beyond. I am sure your students appreciate this type of thorough sharing. This tactic really makes things clear for your students, and I am certain you get minimal complaints. Super! Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Carol, It is certainly a great combination whenever an instructor can speak about "real" world experience based on the subject matter he/she is teaching. Students automatically become interested whenever practical experiences are shared. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Herb, Yes. It is almost impossible to cheat off of someone on short answers and case studies type tests. We make it to tempting for our students to cheat when we give multiple choice and T/F tests. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Blanche, It sounds like you are very entertaining and energetic! Also share the practical and applicable aspects to bring about excitement. Patricia

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