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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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Annabelle, We have to continue to talk to our students and motivate them as best that we can so that they understand the importance of accepting responsibility for their actions. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Marshall, I like your outlook when it comes to professionalism. I can tell you practice what you preach. What a great/positive attitude. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Pete, Great words to motivate yours students and to get buy in from them. What you tell your students is so true. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Cassandra, Cassandra believe it or not you eased the anxiety too because you being prepared put you more at ease, and you had a level of excitement as well. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Kenton, Students right out of high school can be a a handful. We have to help these students find out what they want to be when they grow up and help them grow up. I have my Placement Director speak with these students one-on-one. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Emeka, The instructor must definitely bring out the best in themselves to be able to keep students focused for any length of time. No one likes boredom. I do a lot of scenarios, simulations, role playing, and group activities to keep my students alert. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Velma, Great way to put yourself in your students shoes. Even today students love hearing from a guest speaker. It is good for students to hear from someone else other than the instructor all the time. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi William, I like how you let your students dive in on Day 1. Students are ready to put book theory to full use, and when we feel they are ready, we should let them have at it. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Vicki, I like the idea of a range of examples. I like to show, A, B, C, D, and F graded examples so that students get it all. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Shirley, I can tell you are very thorough and informative from your response. Students must use extreme caution when they say you did not tell them that. It appears you leave no stone unturned. Patricia

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