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 Eric, I agree! Preparation is key, and it leads to success. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Dale, I concur! The instructor must ensure an environment that is conducive for learning to take place. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi George, Super idea! This is really going above and beyond to make things clear for your students. A lot of grade level teachers use this method so that parents know exactly what their child(ren) should be doing. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Ken, Students enjoy hearing guest speakers, they really do give students a break from the same old things in class, and they can really add reinforcement to what has been taught. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jackie, I concur! Professionalism must be demonstrated by the instructor at all times. The student/teacher relationship should be kept at a professional level. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Debra, I agree! As a 22-year veteran as an educator, I do all that I can to help inexperienced instructors. I need the new instructors to pick the torch up because we need others to carry on with teaching, and it is great when they can learn from an exprienced source. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Scott, Students get a real sense of satisfaction when they understand why they are taking a particular course. It is simply human nature to want to know "WHY". Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Pascha, I can tell you really brainstorm so that your students are not bored. You use a variety of teaching methods, and I am sure your students are really engaged in your lessons. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Rebecca, What an impressive list! This list will surely allow your students and colleagues to label you as a professional with a positive instructor image. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Kleinkauf, It is IMPERATIVE that as the instructor you treat all students the same. Students are quick to play the favortisim card on you, if they ever sense you are impartial to some students. Patricia

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