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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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Steven, Great response! The instructor should act as a professional at all times, and lead by example. The student/instructor relationship should be strictly professional. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Ellen, I concur! Students are students, regardless of age. I have found very many of the same similiarities as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Emily, You are right! This is true with a lot of courses. Learning tends to be a building block. When you have to know this before doing this, and also what you learned previously must be utilized in this concept as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Kundukisa, You are on point! When we make the course relevant to the work place, students see the importance of the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Brenda, Students clearly see the benefits of a course when they know that course will help them with their certification. They are anxious and excited about the course because they fully understand the relevancy. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Ali, Once I give a pretest, I like to follow up with a post test to see how much they have grown. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Daniel, Most students are very nervous when they walk into a classroom on Day 1. Sharing examples of what is required really do ease a lot of tension and stress. Students have a better understanding of what is expected of them when they can see it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Frederick, Excellent job of keep students aware as to what needs to be done. Your students cannot play the card, "Oh I did not know." Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jennifer, I like the idea of encouraging students to bond. When students develop a bond, they will help keep each other abreast as to what's going on in the class as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Priscilla, You do a thorough job of keeping your students well informed. Keep up the good work. Patricia Scales

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