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 Susan, Nicely stated! Our students should fully understand that we are in the business to educate them not befriend them. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Victor, Being practical is a sure way to get students to see as to how the course relates to the real world. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Adelia, Direct questioning of a student is a super way to grab their attention and to keep them focused. No one wants to be called upon and not know the correct response. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Ted, Great process! What a super way to make course content practical. Students will buy in as long as they know the information is going to be useful in the workplace. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Christine, Students will run all over you, if you allow them to. Adults need rules and structure too. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Amanda, Students need to know that even though we are their instructor, we are personaable and approachable. They need to know that they can come to us about anything. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Pamela, Control is everything. Instructors can certainly control the classroom in a friendly, yet firm manner. Even adults need structure. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Debra, Language barrier can be a big problem when students are in your classes. We have to make sure that these students are comprehending and understanding in order for them to be successful. Paticia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Virginia, Students need to know that what they are learning is going to help them in the workplace. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Deborah, Absolutely! Students need someone to look up to and emulate. Patricia

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