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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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Alice, I really like how you put yourself in the student's place. Students do look at things from a totally different perspective. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi William, Guest speakers have great testimonies to share that the experience was not a cake walk for them, but they made, and if they can make it, anyone can; very motivating. Some students need this type of speil. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Alvin, Students have to feel that they can benefit from the painted picture. Students typically want to know how the course is going to help them in their chosen career. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Tricia, Students like it when you have a plan so that things flow smoothly. A chaotic classroom is never a good thing; students will begin to complain when chaos is involved. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Russell, I concur! I tell my students hard work really pays off, and they will reap great benefits from working hard. Most of my students listen to me and try to do their very best. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Deborah, Students really do emulate instructors. We must strive to be excellent role models. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Tricia, Students appreciate, need and want structure. It is part of our job to produce an environment that is conducive for learning. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Crissia, We all like doing things we are comfortable with. Once a student can make a connection they are more motivated to do the task. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Odette, Once students realize that you are qualified and you have practical experience in the area, they really do buy in to the course. I like to share current classified ads based on the skills they will learn in the course so that they can see how marketable they can become. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Theresa, Preparation is crucial to the sucess of the instructor and more importantly to the success of the students. Patricia

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