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 instructor anxiety

Hi Nathaniel, Preparation is key! Student will rake your over the coals, the minute they determine you are unprepared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi James, Have them assist those who are struggling. Even adult students like being helpers. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Mark, I agree! A review normally eases the tension and motivates the student that if they study they can pass the test, therefore it is no need to cheat. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Michael, We should certainly be the role models that we want our students to become. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Margarita, An uncluttered desk is a great way to minimize cheating. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Cynthia, Everyone plays a vital role in retention. I like how your have various departments involved as well as the president. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Glenda, To highly encourage class participation students know that participation counts as 5% toward their overall grade. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Michele, Great idea! I have an employer, even a staffing agency to come out and conduct mock interviews for my students. Great practice! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Julia, I like your outlook! Positivity is key! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Managing angry students

Hi Julia, I fully understand when a student is anger with you that it is always a good idea to have a neutral party sit in. Safety is also at risk when a student is angry with you. Patricia Scales

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