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 Holt, Students really do look up to us in more ways than one. We must demonstrate in their presence how to act professionally. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Scott, I understand what you mean! I feel the same way. We have to let our hair down too.....:-) Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Paul, I love your outlook! You do whatever it takes to help your students gain success. I am sure your students appreciate you. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Janet, Students love hearing our practical experiences because they are real and not just theory from the book. I especailly like your idea about role playing...this makes it more practical as well. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Ana, I would have immediately told the angry student to voice his opinion and do not shoot down the opinions of others. During break or at the end of class, whichever happend first, I would have had a private conversation with the angry student about being out of line. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi John, You said it plain and simple. I totally agree! Practice what you preach! Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Joyn, Great poem! I enjoyed reading it. You made some valid points. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Gina, I almost always have a very pleasant experience when showing examples. I see that the water becomes really calm. Students appreciate being shown examples. The tension releases. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Mark, How do you manage angry students? Patricia

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Mario, How do you go about maintaining a professional image? Patricia

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