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 Susan, Preparation is at the top of the list. You also want to make a strong presence and walk into the room with great confidence. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Kevin, Absolutely! Students like knowing that they can benefit from the material and/or personally/professionally. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Denise, The idea of making math applicabe to real life experiences works. Students get it if we can make it applicable to life. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Yaima, Students must be fully monitored during test time so that they know that they are being watched. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi William, I like the idea of self assessments and peer review tools. Some students are very candid with their responses, and they will admit when they have not pulled their weight or if their partner have not pulled their weight. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Samuel, This is a great way for students to express what is expected of them and for you to examine if students fully know what is required of them. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Rick, That's right, I do not care how intelligent you are, you still do not know it all. Utilize your resources and find answers to unknown questions. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Tessie, I agree! Preparation is key! Preparation will put you at ease and will give you mega confidence. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Sonja, When students understand how the course applies to the real world, they take more of an interest in the course...they buy in to the course. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Rene, I concur! Students look at you differently when they regard you as being a role model and a professional. A sense of respect is granted to you when students see you as their leader. Patricia

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