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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Interacting with students

Hi Jodi, When you have a rapport with students, they look at you as someone they do not want to disappoint. They will work extremely hard so that they can make you very proud. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Melinda, As instructors, we should do our due diligence to keep students on task. If you have a struggling student(s) offer help outside of class time so that the entire class does not have to be held up. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Amy, I agree! Students love having guest speakers, and they add a lot of flavor to the course as well as to students for motivation. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Andrew, I like sunshine! I always keep my blinds open to help add energy to the room. I keep my lights on at all times, especially when I use the LCD projector. I have found that when the light is off, students tend to get sleepy. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Yvonne, Great response! As educators we should certainly lead by example. Our studens need as many role models as possible. Patricia

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Steph, This activity really is very practical. Students love it when we make learning apply to the real world. I am sure your students gain a lot from this activity. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Timothy, I promote positive teacher/student interacation with all of my students. If you have a rapport with your students, it makes the learning process that much better for the student most importantly, and the instructor. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Andrew, Great presentation to share with students! They need to be reminded of the importance of not cheating. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Tara, Students love hearing practical stories as they pertain to the theory. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Susan, It is great to break the monotony when teaching. Students need and want variety. Patricia

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