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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Getting buy in from students

Hi Tiffany, By doing these things, I am sure your students can tell you have their best interest at heart. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Patricia, You need to put a stop to these loud and disruptive students. It is not fair to your students and you. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jennifer, Super response! You've said it! Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Trinidad, Preparation is key! I've been teaching for 21 years, and I am still striving for excellence. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Dale, Our students must learn how to be held accountable and take owernship for their own actions. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Ted, It sure can! Keep the relationship strictly professional. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Sarah, The syllabus is definitely a great tool to refer to. I direct my students back to their syllabus all the time. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Scott, Absolutely! Students need to be introduced as much to the real world as possible. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Wendy, Great ways you have indicated as to how to deal with angry students! These students want to be listened to and respected as well. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi John, Nicely stated! There are so many of our students that do not receive positive guidance at home. We must serve as great role models for our students. Patricia

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