Professional Development

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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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Showing examples of student work

Hi Christopher, Students really tend to fully understand what is expected of them whenever they can see it. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Homer, We should focus on activities for our students to help boost their confidence. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Marcos, We are looked at very carefully, and yes appearance has a lot to do with professionalism. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hello Erie, Field trips put everything in perspective! Patricia

Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Augustine, Great job on sending personalized welcomes! Students want to be personalized not generalized. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hello Augustine, I've discovered that even with facilitating learning dishonesty occurs. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Augustine, What have you found that interests the student? Patricia

Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Augustine, It is important for students to have our support! Patricia

Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Mark, Great way to become acquainted! Patricia

Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Erie, You would think with all this documentation that the students should be fully clear about requirements. Patricia

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