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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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Michelle, You are on point! Preparation is key! Seasoned instructors can teach you the tricks of the trade. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Caleb, I will tell you what I tell my graduates who are now instructors! Actions speak louder than words. Let them see how knowledgeable, prepared, organized, caring, professional, and confident you are. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Shawn, I love your attitude! I have been in this industry for over 23 years, and I always remind myself, "I do not care how good you are, you can become better." Teaching is a work in progress. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Stephen, I agree! Students need to be watched for cheating and reminded of the repercussions of cheating to deter cheating. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Clyde, I concur! Graduate guest speakers are the best because current students can relate better to them. How inspiring and motivating. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Mark, I love how you make the learning objectives applicable to the real world. Students have a greater interest in the coure whenever they find out they can apply what they learn in the workplace. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi James (Jim), Proactive is the name of the game in education. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Brendon, Super! I think this is an awesome question to poise to students to get them to thinking as to why they are taking the course. I like how you build from the information they share. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Dana, I like to get my students to buy into the course by sharing with them the relevancy of the course as it pertains to their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Georgiajo, Carry yourself professionally at ALL times, this means dress, speech, actions (verbally/nonverbally), etc. Make it obvious to the students that you care about their success, but you are the authoritarian. I was 24 when I started in this industry, but I presented myself professionally at all times, and age was never an issue. Patricia Scales

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