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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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Marcia, I really like your outlook pertaining to having a positive instructor image. I can tell based on your response that you lead by example. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Henry, I agree, students tend to be way more alert whenever they know that the instructor will circulate the room. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Nelia, I like your response! I can tell you go into your classes ready to educate. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Monica, Your students should appreciate your leniency in this area. In order to make your rule appear REAL to your students, you need to reprimand them based on the first offense. In the real world the boss is not going to continue to give them breaks. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Diane, Students like knowing clearly what is expected of them. Students are more eager to get started when examples are shared. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Martha, I concur! The instructor needs to be a role model in every way. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Kenya, Students feel more at ease when they know exactly what is expected of them, and visuals really help a lot of students get a better understanding. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Sultana, Pop quizzes are a sure way to force students to pay attention in class. Pop quizzes keep students on their toes; they never know when a quiz will pop up. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Matthew, I agree! Guest speakers are no doubt very resourceful. Students become more energized after hearing a guest speaker. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Terri, Guest speakers are like batteries they can certainly charge/recharge students interest. Patricia

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