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 Nancy, I firmly believe that the instructor should be at a level higher than that of the students. If students are allowed to wear slacks and a dress top, then the instructor should go a level higher and wear a suit. We have to be role models for our students. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Robin, It sounds like you are really organized. Organization certainly helps with anxiety. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Rachael, I concur! Guest speakers are a valuable resource, and they really add reinforcement based on what we teach students. Guest speakers can also be used as a great networking tool for our students. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Richard, I concur! The students come in on Day 1 wanting to know exactly what is required of them. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Deborah, Absolutely! Students look to us to get the ball rolling. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Glenn, When students understand how they can benefit either or both personally/professionally from the course, they buy into the course. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Beth, Students need a role model to look up to. Students are really not looking for another friend. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Pascale, Guest speakers are fabulous, and they are like magic by bringing focus back to unfocused/unmotivated students. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Tara, When you secure a student's signature, the student understands the level of importance of what is expected of them. By securing one's signature, you can always refer back to the signed documents if any probems about not knowing would arise. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Mariann, Sudents need to know exactly what is expected of them as soon as possible. Always make sure to lay ground rules on Day 1. Getting off to a smooth start is important. Patricia

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