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 Alphia, I like how you put that responsibility on the student, and it makes sense. They then realize why they are taking the particular course. I am sure you get a lot of good ideas. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Lina, I agree! Listening seems to work like magic whenever a student is angry. Students seem to be so much more receptive after being listened to. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Kiarra, I call on everyone as well. Every student should feel that they matter. A student should never feel slighted in comaparison to another student. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Pietro, Super! How do you follow up with homework assignments (written)? Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Cheryl, It is important for students to know that you do care. Students tend to open up more to you whenever they realize you are caring. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Peter, Let them know you have examples of A, C, and F work, but they would need to get with you to setup a time so that you can fully explain each example. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Mark, Absolutely! We must practice what we preach, therefore, we must lead by example. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jeffery, I show a thorough PowerPoint presentation to the students how the course will benefit them in their field. I have a PowerPoint presentation for every course I teach. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi John, Great response! The student/teacher relationship should be simple...strictly business. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Joan, Maintaining distance from your students is a must in education. The boundary has to be established so that a sense of respect/authority takes place. Patricia

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