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 cheating

Hello Elizabeth, Very good! Too much of anything is not good. Students talk. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Elizabeth, Absolutely! We have to be our students role models. Some students do not get guidance from home. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Elizabeth, Field trips are very engaging and exciting for students. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hello Elizabeth, Guest speakers are wonderful, and they have a lot to bring to the classroom. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Elizabeth, I hear you. Get away from it all! Patricia

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hello Elizabeth, Experience is certainly the best teacher. Patricia

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Elizabeth, Being READY to teach is a sure way to reduce anxiety. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Elizabeth, This is a great exercise to promote positivity. The instructor and students get to learn about each other on a positive level. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Augustine, The instructor has to be in full control. The classroom should be an environment that is conducive to learning. Students should want to come to your class. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hello Laquita, Absolutely! Lead by example. Patricia

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