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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Showing examples of student work

Hi Charlesetta, Emulation is certainly a natural part of us! If someone else can do whatever, we think we can do it too. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Doris, These are certainly winning ways to present yourself professionally. Students need to and want to know that you truly care about them and their success. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Melissa, Some students will take responsibility for their actions and others won't. Very mature and professional of this student to apologize and move forward. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Michael, It may even better prepare them to do well on the assignment for the current course. Examples provide clarity for better understanding. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Gregory, The instructor needs to make sure the example is meaningful. It may take some explaining on the instructor's part. It may even be a need for each student to skim the written assignment. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Kari, It certainly is rewarding to be a teacher. We always give our students a shoulder to cry on. I listened to many students personal problems over my 21 years of teaching. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Elizabeth, Money is a super motivator. Talk it up every opportunity you get. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Grace, Students need to understand that there is a high correlation between attendance and doing well. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Brian, They "why" of the assignment is very important. Once students understand the benefit of the assignment they develop a sense of excitement and motivation. Our students are way too busy outside of school to be given just busy work. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Chris, Listening fully is key! Sometimes just by listening the problem because a lot less of an issue. Patricia

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