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 Melanie, How do you go about representing professionalism? Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hello Sandy, Listening really helps to reduce student complaints. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Sandy, May I add, talk to an experienced instructor. They will give you great advice. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hello Tangelia, Your students appreciate seeing samples, especially your visual learners. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Tangelia, At my educational institution it is policy to keep students work for at least one grading period in case there are any discrepencies. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Eli, It is always good whenver you can get students to see how the class will help them both personally and professionally. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hello Jennifer, You have become really creative in trying to get your students to see the meaning of the course. Great work! Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hello Eli, I can tell you like your students to shine. Super work, by calling on the student you know would have the right answer! Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Dawn, Students really do feel at ease whenever you have interacted with them. Students will come out of their shell because they are now more comfortable with you. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jennifer, Your students should fully understand what is required of them. You cover all bases. Patricia

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