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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Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Brian, Preparation is key! Our students thoroughly check us out in every area. We have to always be on our toes. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Adrienne, As an instructor, we should always be learning. I am a life-long learner. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Robbi, Guest speakers add a lot of flavor to the course. They put things in perspective as they appear in the real world. Students love hearing scenarios that took place in the workplace. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Timothy, I like how you get students involved in your lecture. Students do not want to hear us lecture to them the entire period. It makes learning more entertaining when everyone is involved. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Ashley, Anytime you make learning apply to the real world, students understand the relevance of the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Diane, You do a fine job of ensuring your students know exactly what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Ryan, I like for students to find classified ads as they pertain to the course or skill set they will be obtaining from the course so that they see that the course will definitely help them in their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Robbi, Students love to hear of our experiences/stories as they apply to the real world. I like for students to understand how the course can help them in their career to gain buy in from them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Candace, Set yourself apart from your students. Age is only a number. Show your students how a true professional should act. Make your students want to be like you when they grow up, so to speak. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi LeJean, Absolutely! As an instructor, we must set boundaries and play the role of the instructor. Students do not need another friend, they need as many professional role models as possible. Patricia Scales

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