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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Capturing student attention

Hi Martin, I became excited simply from reading your response. I can tell your studens enjoy your class. You keep them entertained. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Michael, Hands-on activities normally act as a great buy-in. Students tend to enjoy hands-on activities. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi David, Using mutilpe tests is a good strategy to minimize cheating. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hello Timothy, This makes perfect sense. You have to know what the problem is in order to provide a solution. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Timothy, Guest speakers help validate what the instructor talked about. The information tend to stick with the students coming from the guest speaker. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Thomas, You certainly want to see your students succeed. You make things very clear. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hello Timothy, It is a super idea to give the shy student the leadership role. Some shy students have great potential. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hello Amy, Establishing rapport is a sure way to gain respect. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi James, You mentioned some good pointers to reduce instructor anxiety. Preparation, oganization, knowledge, control, and professionalism are all great traits to have to reduce instructor anxiety. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Amy, Showing examples really put students at ease. Patricia

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