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 Bridget, I concur! We are human, it is natural to like some more than others, but you are exactly right never let others know it. Favoritism is frowned upon. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Charlotte, Students tend to open up more and be themselves in a smaller setting. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Melinda, I like to let students know how the course applies to their career to get by in into the course. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Emily, I agree! The instructor should always stay in the role of an instructor. Students need role models to look up to. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Tammi, I concur! Preparation is key! Students want to and need to know that they are learning from a knowledgeable instructor. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Zinat, Mistakes are bound to happen. Learn from them and move on. Patricia

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Maria, As educators we like to hear the words from students, "I get it now!" Students tend to understand it all better when we make learning apply to the real world. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Cyndi, I concur! We must not only tell students how to be professional, but we need to show them as well by leading by example. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Anand, I really like your list! We always need to have a plan to work and work the plan. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Sharron, I agree! Students need to know exactly what is expected of them on Day 1. Students love knowing that we are approachable, and they feel more comfortable coming to us for various situations. Patricia

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