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 Sonia, I agree! Respect is a two-way street, and it is earned not demanded. There are two easy ways to earn respect, give it, and you will receive it, and be the professional that you want your studednts to become. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Terry Marie, I concur! We should be the professional that we want our students to become. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Managing angry students

Hi Nancy, When approaching and angry student ALWAYS use a very calm and nonthreatening demeanor. Angry students will become even more angry if you are not careful with the way you approach them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Michelle, Students are more incline to participate when they know that points will be given. We have a participation grade in every course at my school that allows students to receive up to 5 points. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Jorge, Super! I like the idea of how you pre-engage inattentive students to encourage them to participate in the lesson. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Polly, Awesome! I love the visual and also applying students with a rubric. Students can really know their grade before hand by utilizing the rubric. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Maureen, Even adult learners need guidelines to ensure structure. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Rachelle, Absolutely! We must lead by example. So that our students have a strong professional to emulate. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Suzanne, Excitement really starts with the instructor. It is hard to get students excited when the instructor is not excited. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Tracey, Great activity! Students love it when they are actively learning. Active learning is exciting and interesting! Patricia Scales

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