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 student complaints and challenges

Hi Pamela, I love your outlook on positivity and being their for your students. It amazes me how many teachers who want to SIT and teach. An instructor needs to be on their feet teaching so that energy is projected, you can go to your students, and you can also have better control. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi William, Students love when we make teaching real. Teaching from an experienced perspective adds a lot of flavor to the course because students better understand what they will have to deal with in the workplace. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Patricia, I clearly understand what you are saying. The 20+ other students should not have to be put on hold for the one student. What I have done is dismiss the one student from the class until there is a time convenient for me to talk to the student. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Anecia, I love interacting with my students. Students learn academia and professionalism from me, but I have learned a lot from my students over the years, such as the latest fashion, good recipes, tips for putting on makeup, etc. Patricia

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Ripsime, Students can sometimes reach each other better than the instructor can reach the student. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Larry, That's right, students want to be taught by a professional. When you are regarded as a professional by the students, they really respect you. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Cheryl, It makes a big difference whenever you get to KNOW a student. The relationship is strong, and it appears that you can better communicate with them and get them to see things from a professional perspective. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Minerva, Wow, you certainly have great control over your classes. I can tell you are very organized and prepared. Your students should really appreciate your thoroughness. Keep up the great work! Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Deborah, Absolutely! Our students need meaningful work that will enhance the learning objectives, thus making the student more valuable as a prospective employee. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Carolyn, I like your perspective. It is obvious that we know more than our students, but we do not have to showcase that by talking down to them. Let's speak on their level, yet be professional with our grammar. Patricia

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