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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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Luis, I tell my new instructors, it does not matter whether the students like you or not as long as they respect you and can learn from you. Luis, you're right, it's not a popularity contest. Do what you need to do to be an effective educator. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Jeff, I smiled when I read your response. Just wait, your day is coming. Use some of the different ways discussed in the course to deal with unfocused students. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hello John, We must try everything that we possibly can to find out why the student is unfocused. Continue to talk and work hard to reach your students. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi John, Dollar signs say it all. Students have an immediate interest if they know they can benefit monetary wise. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Eric, Every course I teach I have a PowerPoint presentation that focuses on why it is important to master the course pertaining to a given field of study. The students fully understand the purpose of the course and how they will benefit. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Steve, An important characteristic of an effective instructor is to be a good listener. Sometimes all a student wants you to do is to listen to them. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Michael, I firmly believe in acknowledging my students with a simple smile and a hello. A smile and a hell can work wonders in your favor. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Wayne, Absolutely, you must let students know that you are the authoritative figure not them. Students will control you, if you allow them to. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Ronnie, You're right, you must get the class clown or the talker's attention so that the drama will stop. These type folks are very disruptive, and actions must be taken to nip things in the bud. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi John, I like the imagination. Generally, if students can see it or feel it, they get really excited and want to get involved. Patricia

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