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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Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Billie, I agree! Distance means a lot when it comes to the student/instructor relationship. Boundaries must be established so that the students clearly knows who the authorative figure is. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Lawrence, You are right. You must be able to distinguish the difference, otherwise students will take advantage of your kindness and heartfelt ways. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Shelly, Great response! Your thought process is definitely on point! It is a difference between friends/friendly. It is okay to be friendly and personable (to a certain degree), but you have to know where to cut both off. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Sandra, That's right! Students need role models to look up to. They do not need another friend. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Alma, I concur! Professionalism is a must! Lead by example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Suzanna, You are certainly positive, and I am sure this positivity rubs off to your students. Continue to lead by example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Justin, I agree! Honesty is the best policy when you do not know the answer. Let the students know that you do not know the answer, but you will find out, and at the next class meeting share the response. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Cordelia, I agree! It is the instructor's responsiblity to produce an environment that is conducive for learning to take place. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Mark, You are on point! I like your outlook! I can tell you give your students your all and all. Continue to be an effective instructor by doing what you are doing. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Rebecca, Binders are excellent to help with preparation for a course and with organization. Patricia Scales

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