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 Caroline, It is better to have too much material than to not have enough. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hello Lauren, As the old adage goes, "A first impression is a lasting impression." Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hello Kasey, What is your appropriate time for students to voice their concerns that do not distract from overall classroom activities? Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Kasey, Any time clinicals are involved, theory becomes very practical. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Katherine, The ball should be put back in their court. Students mustlearn how to accept responsibility for their own action. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Stephen, Setting up before hand is key, especially if technology is involved. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hello Corey, I feel as though this is a generalized statement. I am not familiar of any studies done in this area. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Corey, The instructor needs to ensure an environment that is conducive to learning. Students want to be able to learn in a peaceful setting. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Christina, Absolutely! The learning that is obtained should be able to be applied in the work place. What a great way to get students to see the big picture. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Cory, I can see how your students enjoy practicing/learning on their own vehicle. There are students at my institution who get to practice/learn on repairing their own computers or relatives/friends computers. Patricia

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