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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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Lisa, Students need to and want to know how the course is applicable in the workplace. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Kathy, I like the idea of PICKING YOUR BATTLES. Students need to learn that being picky about every single thing is not good. No one likes a whiner/complainer. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Eleftherios, I have always found music to be very calming. This is a good way to get into the teaching mode and be ready for your students. Practice makes perfect. Continue to rehearse. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Benetta, Super! We must certainly lead by example. We are being watched closely by our students. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Michelle, Adults examine their instructors very critically. We must always be on our "A" game. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Velma, That's right! Instructors standards should always be higher than that of the students. We must practice what we preach. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Sheila, Students like looking to a promising future. Something postive to look forward to is excitement in itself. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Karin, If you run a clinic you can share a lot of personal stories/experiences to show course relevancy. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kathy, We must be the professionals that we want our students to become. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Shirley, Listening is key! You really can learn a lot about an angry student by simply listening to them. Students need to know that we geniunely care. Patricia

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