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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Class management for student success

Hi Estella, You have it! The instructor sets the tone for the entire class. The instructor must be on point at all times. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Peter, You are on point! You make sure your students are prepared. I like the idea of having a well-thoughtout question ready for the guest speaker. Continue to serve as a quality educator! Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Leslie, What a smart tactic to help determine if a student is overwhelmed or not challenged. Overwhelmness does play a large role in shyness. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi James, I like it! I get a mental things to do list in my head daily. It is one of my most effective methods to help keep me on point. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Dianne, I can tell you are in full control of your classroom. Continue to monitor effectively. Your students know you mean business. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Casey, I understand! You should stay out of it, but try to provide as much of a resolution as possible. After all, the substitute's opinion really does not matter. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Mariann, Demonstrations have proven to be a very effective learning tool. Students love to see demonstrations. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Misty, Nicely responded to! Listening is a virture. We need to ensure to the angry student that their issue is of importance, and listening is a good way to do this. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Mary, This is a great way to get shy students comfortable with other students. Students will communicate via the computer openly, and hopefully this tactic will help the shy student open up more on a face-to-face basis with other students. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Ty, I like the idea because this is what they will truly will be doing in this field. It is good for the students to get experience as being the customer as well as the server. Patricia

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