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 Wendy, It is fine to share with students about personal experiences/stories as long as they pertain to the lesson. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Aprilyn, Vidoes are great teaching tools! Your auditory and visual learners love these! Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Ann, Variation is great! Variation allows for excitment and involvement. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Richard, How do these things make course requirements clear for students? Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hello Carolyn, Guest speakers can really relate their presentation to things that have been taught. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Carolyn, Guest speakers can add validation to what the instructor has taught. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Anthony, Preparation is key! Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Rebecca, Most students don't want to be wrong; it is human nature to be this way. I like the idea of the paper airplanes. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Carolyn, How does portraying a professional image reduces the arguements about grades? Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Scott, Great points made! I tell my instructors, they are not teaching to win a popularity contest. They are there to provide students with knowledge in order to make a positive difference in their lives. It does not matter if the students like you or not as long as they can learn from you and respect you. Patricia

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