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 Roberto, That's right! You must establish boundaries with your students, otherwise they will get into your space and personal relationships may begin to become established. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Lisa, Favoritism is definitely frowned upon in the classroom by students. Treat all students the same. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Robert, Students like when we have practical examples, stories, experiences, etc. to share as applicable to the lesson and the real world. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Francis, How do you go about showing relevancy of the course content? Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Robert, I agree! Students are definitely more at ease once they see what is required of them. Visual adds clarity. Patricia

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Michael, Students seem to retain such enjoy the information more when active learning is taking place. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Laura, We have many students that simply memorize the information for the test then they forget it. Retaining and learning the information is not important to some students. They need to realize they will utilize this information on the job. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Hector, It is even tougher for a silent student when they are put on the spot or caught off guard. Silent students are more apt to participate when they can gather their thoughts before hand. I like how you make it fair by calling on students in order based on seating. I too use this technique from time to time so that students can get ready. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Herlene, What do you you to display a professional image! Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Hector, Students love it when we make it as practical as possible. YouTube has excellent clips to share with students as they apply. Patricia

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