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 Ob, Absolutely! The instructor/student should have a relationship that is only professional in nature. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jason, It is simple, be friendly to students but do not befriend them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Managing angry students

Hi Elizabeth, Listening is key! Sometimes just letting an angry student vent will calm the air. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Shea, I hear you! Mos of my know-it-all students become real humble when they get to see/hear my extensive knowledge background in the subject matter, and they do poorly on a test/quiz. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi To-Mei, Visuals are key! Most of our learners are visual learners! Seeing makes information stick. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Lanette, Yes, we have to make sure to help our students keep their eyes on the prize. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Karen, Perfect combination is to mix fun with learning! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Quang, I also like to talk income and bring in classified ads that pertain to the skill set/course they will master. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Teresa, Preparation is key, and it reduces anxiety! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Roxanne, We all have weaknesses and it is good when you know what they are so that you can try to become stronger in those areas to be a more effective instructor. Patricia Scales

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