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 Sharif, Students should know by one's actions who is the authoritarian. Instuctors must lead by example. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Karen, Students really become extra motivated and for some motivated after having a guest speaker present. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Kim, I concur! As instructors we should want to know if our students are grasping various concepts. In order to measure our students comprehension following up on assignments is crucial. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Theresa, While putting silent students in groups, I like to give them a some type of leadership role as well so that they are forced to participate. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Richard, Listening is key when it comes to angry students. Sometimes they simply need a sounding board. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Terre, I typically share employment opportunities with my students to get them to buy into the course. Patrica

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Shonna, Nicely stated! An impression needs to be made daily in one's profession. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Karen, We have to do whatever needs to be done so that informations locks in the students mind. Students love having a visual, such as writing on the board, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, etc. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Stephanie, Securing a signature makes everything seem very serious. Students need clear requirements on Day 1 so that they fully know what to expect. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Brandon, I like to call on everyone in the class to participate so that the silent students do not feel singled out. Patricia

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