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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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Alwyn, Students retain more when they are having fun while learning. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kay, I earn respect from my students by leading by example. I have found that this is the easiest way to get respect from students. I in turn give my students respect. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Marshall, You have it! I can tell you maintain an orderly classroom. It is the instructor's responsibility to produce an environment for effective learning to take place. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Kay, It is more challenging for students to cheat on a short answer and dicussion type of test, however cheating has occurred on this type of test as well. A cheater will aim to beat any system that is put in place. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Christopher, Less cheating occurs with hands-on activties, however I have found that cheating does occur with this type of assignment as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Managing angry students

Hi Bethany, Listening is paramount when it comes to hearing out a student. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Katie, When students develop a sense of trust for you, they will work hard to please you. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Kay, I love your energy level! Enthusiasm/excitement begins with the instructor. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Robert, Getting involved with all students is a great way to grab their attention! An involved instructor is an effective instructor. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi William, I love the idea of the physical evidence! A lot of students can use this to visualize themselves as a graduate! Super idea, and very motivating to students. Patricia Scales

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