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 Nancy, In order for your students to respect you and look to you as the authoritative figure, you must not become their friend, simply remain as the instructor. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Kate, Great points! I even include a failing and an average example as well. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Jeanne, Generally, there is a problem when every student in the class gets a particular question wrong. Once I examine the question, and I find gray areas, I too throw the question out. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Mary, In every way possible we must do a fine job of presenting ourselves as professionals. We must remember, we are always being watched. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Rebecca, It does appear that if you have a relationship with students they are less likely to cheat, however I have experienced the other end of the spectrum as well. Patricia