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 Lisa, Image is everything! Instructors are always being watched not only by current students, but by your peers, vendors, perspective students, etc. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Pamela, I like this idea. I can see how it works so effective. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Beth, If the instructor is bored with the content, then more than likely the student is going to be bored with the content. Instructors must do things to generate as much excitement as possible. No one likes being bored. There is nothing like meshing fun while learning. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Robin, Clarity is key for understanding. Visual puts things in perspective for most students. Seeing is believing, believing that I can do this... Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Justin, Visual adds clarity. Students need as much clarification for simplicity/understanding as possible. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Heidi, Being organized helps a great deal as well. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Patricai, Super response! I can tell you prepare for your lessons. These are certainly sure ways to minimize instructor anxiety. Preparation is key. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Grace, I like how you push certification. Certification is certainly important with all the competition that exists. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kristine, As parents if you do the right things, you are not going to always be liked. The same is true for teaching, but they will appreciate everything you've done in the end. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi William, A finished example of what the assignment is. I like to show an excellent example "A", an average example "B", and a failing example "F" so that students get it, and they see what they need to do to get an A, otherwise . . .

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