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 Kara, It is human nature to be nervous because you really and truly want to do a good job. It is okay to be nervous as long as you do not let the nervousness over take you. You will quickly realize how your nervousness begins to go away. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Kevin, Students like it when they know exactly what is required of them, whether they do it or not. When clarity is provided, it is harder for students to play the card, "I did not know." Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi William, Guest speakers are awesome. They shed a lot of light on what has been discussed in class. Students really respect and admire guest speakers. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi John, Boundaries must be established. The relationship between the student and instructor should be strictly professional in nature. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jordan, The students should fully understand the authoritarian role of the instructor through demonstration by the instructor. The instructor should be the professional that he or she wants their students to become. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Angelina, I agree! I try to make it a point to boost my students confidence, especially the shy students. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Brian, Sudents see the relevance when they understand how the skill/course can be utilized in the workplace. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Heather, I too am Personality A. I want to know exactly what is going on and required of me so that I can excel. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi William, Absolutely, we must lead by example! Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Paul, I concur! I never make it a goal to befriend my students. The goal is to produce a quality student so that he or she can graduate and be successful in the workplace. Patricia

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