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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Class management for student success

Hi Jean, I agree! Students expect us to produce an environment for effective learning to take place. It is the instructor's responsibility to control the classroom in every way. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Brenda, When I have a test students cell phones must be put out of sight. I do not want to even tempt them in the least way with cell phones. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Managing angry students

Hi Stephen, Listening is certainly key when it comes to an angry student. I really like how you put the responsibility back on the student by letting he/she come up with solutions to help with anger management. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Michael, Students love it when graduates come back and share the trials and triumphs. Graduate guest speakers are the absolute best! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Joel, Great example to use! I let my students know in Professional Development that really the cover letter is the first impression of them to a prospective employer , and the cover letter needs to be 100 percent accurate in all areas!! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Megan, You have it! Students most likely are to get it if they can see it! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Kamice, I can tell you get into this project and you provide great resources to get quality work from your students. Students get it when they can see an example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Lorraine, I agree! Examples add great clarity, and they serve as motivators. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Denise, Seeing an example solidifies in the student's mind exactly what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Amanda, This is an awesome tactic to help keep students on target. Students can not use the excuse that they did not know. Patricia Scales

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