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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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jered, Actually I love your approach! I would not change it. This is simply the truth and can be very motivating and inspiring. You give your students several reasons off the bat as to whey they have already bought into the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Taryn, Commericals that are humorous, yet applicable to the lesson are great! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Kari, Preparation is key! I like how you bring a lot of visual into your lessons! Most students are visual learners. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jeffrey, I concur! Not only should the instructor act the part of a professional, the instructor should also look the part! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Heidi, Graduate guest speakers are priceless! Students are really motivated/interested in hearing what the speaker has to share. The graduate guest speaker can certainly sympathize/empathize with the current student. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Paul, When a class prepares students for their certification test, they fully realize the importance of the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Tracy, I too like to give my students a couple of reminders. We are really in the business to help the students succeed. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Myrna, Super! These are great activities to get students to realize how the course relates to the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Edward, Great idea to try to improve in those areas that are not your strong suit. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Paul, They really do appreciate our firmness, fairness, strictness, etc., even if it is after they graduate. We can hold our heads up high, knowing that we produced a quality graduate. Patricia Scales

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