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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Following up with student assignments

Hi Tena, Awesome response! Great points made. It certainly is a two way street. Instructors should want to know if their students are grasping the information, and students should be happy for the reinforcement to test their understanding. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Holly, A smaller setting is certainly a nice setting to get everyone involved and give a lot of attention to everyone. I like how you use encouraging tactics to get everyone involved. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Rene, Super! I noticed you said "brief". This is great because some students are long winded and they will consume all of the time. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Erik, I agree! Most learners are visual, and if they can see something they gain a better understanding. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Peter, Absolutley! Students want to know and need to know how learning is applicable to the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Hank, This is great exercise so that students can get a better understanding as to what is expected of them in the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Dodi, Awesome! Preparation is key! It sounds like you do exactly what you should. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Roland, I love your outlook! I am sure you have made a positive differece in many students lives. Keep up the great work! We need educators like you. Continue to lead by example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Jamie, I agree! The instructor sets the tone for the class, either good or bad. Hopefully good, where the class is very lively and energetic. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Peggy, Absolutely! It is amazing what I have learned from my students over the 23 years I have been teaching. They can certainly make you stronger when it comes to your subject matter, and they can REALLY teach you a lot about survival. I get great fashion tips from them as well, on a lighter note! Patricia Scales

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