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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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Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Shelina, When you are in public, pretend the audience is your class. This helps ease the anxiety. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Mark, An instructor should never befriend a student. The friendship can be very risky. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Robert, Teaching is definitely my passion! I absolutely love it! Patricia

Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Joseph, What do yo do to exemplify a professional image? Patricia

Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Bill, What do you do to be viewed as a role model? Patricia

Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Ron, What do you do to maintain a professional image? Patricia

Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Jeffrey, Small groups tend to work really well for shy students. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Carlos, It appears that the theory makes sense once examples have been shown. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Richard, It sounds as though you fully believe in active learning. I fully believe in getting my students involved as you do. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Managing angry students

Hi Wendy, It is good to know that you are very understanding and will allow for tutoring if the student has to miss class time. Patricia

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