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 Kerry, Knowledge has a lot to do with anxiety. The more knowledgeable you are, the less anxiety you will have. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Sophia, If you act unprofessional students will treat you like an unprofessional. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Donna, Absolutely! You can not go wrong with having ONLY a professional relationship with students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Deanna, I have found that graduate guest speakers are the best. They have sat where the students are sitting, and they are so inspiring for current students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Phil, I love it! I can see how this movie can really spark motivation. Just when you think you have it hard, someone else has it harder. Keep motivating your students! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Michael, I concur! It is simple. Everyone is responsible for retention. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Lance, I agree! Students remember more/better when they can actually get involved in doing. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Jon, I have found that most students enjoy demonstrating their knowledge using the board. Students really can learn a lot from each other. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Suzanne, I like how you get your students involved in the lecture. I especially like your guides notes so that your students will have something to reference. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi John, Each person needs to play their role. The student acts as student, and the instructor leads in every way as a professional. Patricia Scales

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