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 students excited about course content

Hi Valerie, It is a great thing to greet students. Students need to know that you care about them. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Bethanne, This is the ideal situation for interns. This serves as an excellent motivation piece. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Michael, Students love to hear real world experiences. It gives them a sense of satisfaction. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Bonnielee, I have the same belief. You must know which words to use at the appropriate time. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Angelica, You should want to know how your students are progressing. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Phil, Great strategy! Rumors can cause a lot of problems for students. I always tell my students to enter with an open mind and form their own opinon. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Stacy, Great response! It is not a popularity contest, it is all about being the instructor and being a role model in every way!

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Derrick, How do you express the relevancy of your course to your students' lives? Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Robert, Students enjoy playing classroom games! Anytime you get the opportunity to play games, take advantage of it. Patrricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Rhonda, These practices really do help to capture students attention. I use a lot of facial expressions as well, and the students really do pay attention. They've even commented about my facial expressions. Patricia

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