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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Class management for student success

Hi Reynaldo, Class management is a must! The tone needs to be set on Day 1. It is always good to go over the rules on Day 1 as well. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Dana, All students should be involved. We keep our students attention whenever interaction is taking place. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi William, I concur! We must remember we are not educators to win a popularity contest. We are educators to educate. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi John, I agree! Guest speakers can be an inspiration to all students. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Peggy, Nicely stated. The instructor/student relationship should be strictly business. Never befriend a student, way too many problems can generate from this friendship. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Mitchell, The syllabus is certainly the plan. Students should understand the importance of the syllabus by the instructor emphasizing that it is important documentation. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Trevor, I make it a point to interact with every student on a daily basis. Interaction allows for relationship building. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Albert, Students like knowing and need to know how they will benefit from a course personally/pofessionally. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Deborah, Great idea about the survey! Students enter the class knowing the importance of keyboarding in today's society, and they are eager to learn it the right way so that they can become better typist, thus making them a more valuable employee. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Rebecca, It is great that you allow the students to choose a topic of interest. When a student is interested in something they tend to work harder to reach their goal. Patricia

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