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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Capturing student attention

Hi Larry, Walking around the room typically works to capture students attention. You see more in control of the classroom when you are moving around. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Madelyn, Guest speakers are an excellent resource. Students get so excited when they know a guest speaker will be coming. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Christine, We should want to do everything for our students to put them at ease, after all this is a learning experience for them. The stress will come... Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Charles, I like how you put yourself in the student's place. I do this a lot to become extremely effective with my teaching strategies. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Kristine, Great ways to monitor your students while testing. Sometimes all it takes is to watch students while testing, and they change their mind about cheating. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Karen, You're right! These tactics always work to capture students attention. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Shelly, You are not totally off base. I have experienced the ones you least expect to cheat, will. Always watch students closely when testing. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Anthony, When you do not have classroom control, most things are out of wack. Nothing seems to be right without good classroom management. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Alexandria, I love your variety! I can tell that your classes are not borain! I bet your students really do look forward to coming to your classes every day. Students want, need, and appreciate variation. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Amanda, Students need and want direction. We have to guide the type of student we deal with. They truly look to us for guidance. Patricia

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