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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Capturing student attention

Hi Jeff, No one likes to be caught off guard. When a question is asked, students really and truly want to give the correct response. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Dana, That's right, as the instructor you should lead by example. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Michelle, I concur! Boudaries must be set, and students need to fully understand that they can not cross the line. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Donna, Students love it when learning is fun! The perfect mixture is to incorporate fun with learning. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Paula, A guest speaker is proof that they can do it! Guest speakers are priceless. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Ted, Students must fully understand that every assignment has a purpose, and every assignment enhances the learning objective. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Nelia, Interaction is important with students. Students need to know that they are important. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Enrique, You should never let students know that you are new at teaching. They will try to take full advantage of you. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Deborah, We do have to remind our students occasionally that they must keep their eyes on the prize. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Daniel, Students need to know that we truly care about them. Having a professional relationship with students is good. Students will open up to you and approach you whenever they feel they are connected to you. Patricia

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