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 Connie, I too have seen instructors go into the classroom unprepared. I do not understand, why in the world will you walk into a classroom unprepared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Laura, Appearance says a lot about one's professionalism. As instructors, we should look the part as well as act the part. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Jamie, Wow! You do a fantastic job to ensure accuracy on your part! What a nice warm personable touch, the welcoming letter! Even adult learners like to feel special. Patricia Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Diane, Absolutely! You are definitely on point! We have to follow up so that we can know about our students understanding about various concepts. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Ginell, When the students can connect to the course objective, the instructor has done their part. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Cindy, When the instructor does an awesome job of explaining to the students exactly what is expected of them. The rest is left up to the student to execute. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Kristine, The syllabus is certainly the "Ultimate Guide." I especially like how you share the weekly update as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Shawnna, I concur! What an awesome, combination to have fun while learning! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi LAURENT, Students get really excited/interested whenever we can share real life experiences with them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Katherine, You are definitely on point! Adult learners have to fully understand how the information taught to them will be useful either personally/professionally, more so professionally. Patricia Scales

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