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 Cindy, Do not tolerate it. Have them removed from your class. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Gerry, The instructor has full control of being regarded as an instructor instead of a student. It is all in the presentation--dress, actions, speech, mannerism, etc. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Danette, You will quickly realize that if you follow up with reading, more students will actually READ because they know they are going to be held accountable. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Mardi, You have it! These are sure ways to minimize instructor axiety. I like how you mentioned (over prepared). I tell my new instructors that you should always have two days worth of work planned for a class period, just in case you finish the planned lecture early, you can move forward and do not waste time. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Jason, Absolutely! For the adult learner you must be ready at all times to provide explanations. The adult learner will definitely pick your brain. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Todd, Absolutely! It excites students as well as put them at ease whenever they can see examples. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Tim, You made some valid points! You should want to know if your students are grasping the material or not so that help can be provided, if there is a need. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Cynthia, What do you do to create a positive instructor image? Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Teresa, Showing examples certainly has its advantages. You did a good job pointing out some of the advantages. patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi David, Most of our students don't read. They depend on us to summarize the chapters for them. If you have seen a differnce, continue to encourage your students to read. Afterall, they are in college and they should read. Patricia

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