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 Kristi, I concur! Professional distance is everything in a student/teacher relationship. The instructor should display actions and speak words so that that he/she is always regarded with great respect. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi William, What a professional act on your part! You get it what it means to be a professional. I can tell you lead by example, and you practice what you preach! Continue to be a great role model for your students. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Paul, It is always good to handle the angry student in an area away from everyone else. I like to take the angry student behind closed door, and I let the angry student vent until he or she is done. Normally venting eases the situation. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Nicky, Students remember what they want to remember. I go over the syllabus thoroughly with my students on Day 1, I write reminders on the board, and I verbally remind my students. I do all I can to ensure my students are clear. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Chonitia, Awesome response! It is good to know that there are other educational institutions that regard professional image highly. We as educators must be the professionals that we want our students to become. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Brandon, How fun and also very creative on your part! The perfect mixture is having fun while learning. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Ruth, Students want to and need to know how the course applies to their career. Knowing this information generates excitement and interest in the course content. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Eddie, I agree! Guest speakers are extremely valuable resources. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Freddie, Students like it when we make the lesson applicable to the real world. This type of teaching generates great excitement and interest. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Michael, Great list! I can tell you thoroughly prepare for your classes, and you are very organized! I am sure your students appreciate your professionalism. Patricia

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