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 Lisa, It is a great idea to make the example accessible to students at all times. Students like to have something to refer to. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Michele, Yes! Students watch us closely, and a lot will definitely imitate what they see. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Jannette, Listening is key. If you can get the students to see how it is their fault, the students understand things a lot better. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Juan, Guest speakers serve as a great way to validate what theory dictates. Students love having the experts come in to share. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Bryant, As long as students know how they will benefit either professionally or personally from a course, they are sold. We all want to know what we will get out of anything. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Jesse, I can tell you are a true professional based on your response. You truly exemplify professionalism in every way. Our students need more role models like you. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Travis, Absolutely! Preparation is key. I can tell you are a well prepared instructor. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Lisa, You only have to respond to one question out of the four forums. Once you have responded to one out of four questions you are done with that part of the course, however you must complete the quizzes for all four parts, take the final quiz, and complete the survey. Please let me know if you need anything else. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Jane, Students love to have stories shared. I am sure you have lots of exciting and interesting stories to share with your students. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Joan, You are right! Before long it is a piece of cake. The more you do it, the better you become. Patricia

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