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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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Adrienne, Thoroughness can eliminate a lot of confusion and misunderstanding. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Allina, Respect in the workplace is a MUST just as it is in the classroom. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Carl, You dress the part; this is no doubt acceptable. Your students know what they should look like whenever they begin their field experience. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Jessica, You get me excited just from reading your response! I bet your students thoroughly enjoy you LIVE! Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Sue, Generally whenever personal experience is shared the shy student will open up because he or she feels they can relate. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Jose, Preparation is key. You MUST be prepared before class starts. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Wendy, You are right! We expect a lot out of our students, therefore, we should model the same behavior. "Practice what you preach." Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Carl, What do you do to be regarded as having the look of a "professional?" Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Raymond, Students can quickly pick up when you are unprepared. Being unprepared can cause one to lose all credibility. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Kasey, You must monitor your more dominant students and do not allow them to take over because they will grab the ball and run with it. There has to be time for the more introverted students to participate. Patricia

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