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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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jerry, Good question to ponder on. I also like to tell the students on Day 1 how they are going to benefit from the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Greeting Students

Something as simple as greeting students on a daily basis means a lot to them. It is a great way to build rapport with students, and it lets students know that you are friendly, personable, approachable, and caring. Everyone deserves a hello, good bye, and smile!

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Brenda, Great response! You are definitely on point. I let my new instructors know that it is irrelevant to let students know that this is your first time teaching. It opens up a can of worms and gives students the ammunition they need to rake you over the coals. Walk into the classroom with great confidence, vast knowledge, and thoroughly prepared, and they will never know you have not taught before. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Mark, Pulling silent students in is a work in progess. You do a very good job try to get your silent students involved. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Samuel, Students have to know that assignments are taken seriously by the instructor as well, therefore we expect them to do the assignments, and we follow up accordingly. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Patricia, Great way to get students involved, yet you are still instructing and in full control. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Brandy, Knowing what to expect eases fear and can serve to be motivating as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Georgiajo, I am sure your students appreciate how you go above and beyond to ensure clarity. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Karis, Great ways to provide clarity to your students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Karen, You are very thorough providing clarity to your students. I am sure your students appreciate how thorough you are. Patricia Scales

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