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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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Jennifer, I can see how this is a great way to begin gainful discussion. Students need to know howto improvise/make substitutions. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Dawn, Emaphasizing the importance of effective interviewing documentation is a great way to grab students attention. Their utlimate goal is to graduate and find gainful employment. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Mary, I like what you have expressed! Teaching should be enjoyable. Things happen, and so what if you make a mistake! Learn from the mistake and move on. The key is not to beat yourself up. As long as you live, you will continue to make mistakes. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Rene, I agree 100%! Leady by example! Practice what you preach! At all times, keep your composure. Once people lose respect for you, it is hard to regain it. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Denise, I like your entire perspective about role modeling professionalism in every way. We must lead by example. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Denise, I do not encounter angry students very much, but the key is listening to them. Sometimes the angry student simply needs to vent. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Robin, We use this scenario with patient charting with our medical assisting students, and they love it. Students love it when things are more real as to how they pertain to the workplace. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Kevin, Preparation is crucial for any class to flow smoothly. Everyone is more at ease when the instructor is prepared. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Jose, Students gain better clarity by being shown an example. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Curtis, It is good to know that your instructor is personable, and he/she treats everyone the same. Patricia

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