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 instructor anxiety

Hi Keith, You have to make the students believe you are a guru in the subject area, and it takes confidence, organization, and preparation to do this. Keep striving, you are going to be just fine! I was once where you are 21 years ago Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Laura, Nicely responded to! Students deserve to receive follow up on their assignments. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Mark, I fully understand. Super approach! Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Mark, I would even emphasize how you want everyone to get involved. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Cory, Preparation is key! When you're at ease, your students are at ease. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Allen, Learning objectives should be followed. Students want to learn based on the objectives. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Allen, You are on point. I can not understand those instructors who do not follow up immediately with assignments. This really shows how much you care. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hello Catherine, It's very time consuming, but it's worth it. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Catherine, Students want to know that you are out there. It is important to make yourself visible as much as possible. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Mark, Silent students are no doubt very challenging. You have to continue to do all you can to get them involved. Patricia

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