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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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Samuel, This is what students need, honesty. We have to shoot straight from the hip and do not sugar coat anything with students. They need to know how it is in the real world. Patrcia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Brian, Great advice! Preparation is key! Preparation instills great confidence in instructors. Always take advantage of a seasoned instructor; they know the tricks of the trade. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jeanette, Great way to hold students accountable by securing a signature! A signature is our saving grace so that students can not use the excuse "I did not know." Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Marva, I agree! Maintain your professional at all times with students. The students should always see you as the instructor and not their friend. Friends EXPECT special favors. This should never be the case with a student/instructor relationship.

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Mark, The student's sole intent is to become more educated. They really do not need another friend. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Randall, I like how you make mention of higher income and job security. Who wouldn't want these two things. This is definitely an attention getter. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Tracy, No one wants a dull and borain instructor. We have to bring a lot of engery and excitement into the classroom. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Kimberly, We need to always show our students what professional behavior is all about. They look up to us in more ways than one. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Samuel, It is good to share experiences at all levels because every experience is not going to be a good one. This is real life. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Mary Lou, Computerized tests really help with cheating, but I have caught students cheating on computerized tests too. Patricia

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