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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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Gregory, Absolutely, rules are to be made known early. I establish my rules on Day 1 so that students know exactly what is expected. Students need and appreciate structure. When there is structure, there is also control. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Susan, We should be friendly to ALL students, and we definitely should not show favortisim. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi David, How do you go about making course requirements clear? Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Adrian, What a response! You are on point! Guest speakers really provide vailidation as to things that were discussed in class. You are right, guest speakers are a breath of fresh air. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Cara, Yes, I love to see the excitement whenever it is being shared as to the product they will produce. Students really get motivated by seeing an example. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Louise, The word will get around. Students are vey cautious once it has been determined that an instructor will not tolerate a certain type of behavior/action/practice. Patrici

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Nancy, Why do you think your students are so excited about the coursework? Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Carrie, Absolutely! We must not befriend the student, but we can let the students know that we want them to succeed by actions. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Sandra, By following this practice, the silent student does not feel out of place because every student has to do it. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Kevin, Angry students should always be handled behind closed doors. Typically, once you let the angry student fully vent, the student will calm down and becomes more rational to deal with. Patricia

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