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 Brendon, I can tell you thorougly prepare for your classes. Preparation is key, and preparation brings about great self confidence. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Paul, Students are more at ease whenever clarity is provided. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Timothy, I like the idea of providing students with examples so that they can clearly see exactly what is required of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Carmencita, Excitement really does start with the instructor. I like how you get your students involve where they see the relevance of the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Charity, We have to make where our students are anxious to return the next day. I like the idea of the teaser. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Ronald, That's right! It is human nature to be nervous! Just let the students know/see that you are prepared, confident, professional, knowledgeable, and caring. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Annie, I concur! We must practice what we preach. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Georgiajo, Stand out from them even though appearance is the same by having your professional standards at an even different level. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Tammi, You are definitley on point! The student/teacher relationship should be strictly business. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Tracey, I agree! We need to lead by example, and be the professional that we want our students to become. Patricia Scales

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