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 Kay, How do you go about conducting yourself in a professional manner? Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Jessica, I've used this for years, and it really works! Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Steven, You're right! I do not care how thorough you are, there will be students to act as though they have never heard this information. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Michael, You are right on point! My beliefs match yours. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Victor, It is always good to connect their interest along with the lecture material. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Anthony, How does showing an example help students understand the value of the work assignment? Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Alexander, What a great way to break things down for the students! For my lab courses I give the students a daily outline included with their syllabus. Students know up front exactly what is expected of them. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Michael, Students want to know how various concepts will apply in the workplace. When you can bring in the relevancy to the real world, students will buy it. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Tula, It is great when you can talk about concepts from personal experiences. Students are eager to hear your stories. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Nancy, You are very fortunate to have this type of technology (smartboard) to utilize at your institution. It is a great teaching tool. Patricia

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