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 Sarah, These are the instructors you need to surround yourself with. They can serve as a valuable tool to you, and you too can be highly respected at your institution. Let them teach you the tricks of the trade. Emulate the best! Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Ted, Anytime you can make the lecture applicable to the real world students are so much more engaged. Visual is always a plus for students. Seeing is believing! Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Cynthia, I agree! Each student should be given every opportunity for classroom engagement to grow into a professional. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Julie, Some schools will do it, if budget allows. My schools seeks free guest speakers. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Phuong, I agree! ALL students must be shown attention because they are all important. Being fair is a must! Patricia

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Jessica, You use great tactics to get students involved and to capture all types of learners. By utlizing the various methods your students should not suffer from boredom. Patricia

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Victor, I have found that evaluations can be used as a tool to help improve teaching methods. It is awesome that you were so receptive to this suggestion. It makes for a better instructor. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Billy, Students really can be each other's worse critic. Let's utilize our students as valuable resources. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Marion, I concur! Students really do not need another personal relationship. They need a professional that they can emulate. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Chelsea, Being yourself is important so that you and the student can better get to know each other. Rapport building is crucial in the education setting. Patricia

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