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 Brandon, Being prepared is always a win-win situation for both the instructor and the students. The instructor is more confident and less nervous, and the students tend to be more settled and ready for learning to take place. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Marshall, Very important, NEVER just sitting at your desk during test time. It is crucially important for the instructor to be on their feet during test time. Watching students is an easy deterent to prevent cheating. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Sharon, Some students enjoy finding answers so that they care share with others because it gives them the opportunity to be in the spotlight for a moment. Patricia

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Michael, When learning is hands on to students, they tend to get a better understanding. Most of us need to do the task in order to grasp it. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Leila, My institution has a no fraternization policy! It is simple, you will lose your job if you fraternize with students. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi LaKisha, Also when you are teaching a course for the first tim you have to thoroughly prepare so that you can present the information to students in a very understanding way. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Ben, It is human nature to be a little nervous. Just do not let the nervousness overtake you in the classroom. Preparation is key! Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Marshall, I hear the excitement in your voice through your response! I can tell that you incoporate fun in your class while focusing on academics as well. A perfect blend is to have fun while learning. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Pascha, I too have witnessed the same thing with silent students. Silent students can be some of your best students. As the instructor, you just have to work on bringing the best out of them. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Wesley, Students love seeing examples. Examples put students more at ease and give them the confidence that they can do it. Patricia

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