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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Following up with student assignments

Hi David, Students need to know that we care about them and that we truly have their best interest at heart. Show students that we care by grading assignments within a timely manner. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Anthony, Calmness is key! Most of the time all the student has to do is vent. Students want to be listened to. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Mark, I concur! We should not tempt our students to cheat by sitting them close together. Essays and short answer tests are much harder to grade, but it makes it tough for students to cheat. We must begin to not do things that are easier for us, but we need to focus on doing things that will be better for the student. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Mary, I have used this approach! I love it, and it has proven to be very effective. Students take everything most seriously whenever their signature is secured. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Jacob, You are correct! $$$$$ motivate people. Students automatically become engaged when you talk about money. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Gregory, I typically try to minimize common instructor mistakes by thoroughly preparing. Preparation is key! Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kimberly, Certainly, boundaries must be established and lived up to. Students should not be able to cross the line; once the line is crossed too many problems come about. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Debra, There is nothing like having proof, such as a signed contract! As you mentioned, it halts problems. I like the contract! Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Andrew, Absolutley! We must lead by example! We are some of our students only role model. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Daniel, You are on point! The student/teacher relationship should only be strictly professional! Any other type of student/teacher relationship is not good. Patricia

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