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 Roger, That's right! When you are the instructor all relationships should be professional in nature. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Deborah, Excellent way to get students to realize the importance of keyboarding. Texting has ruined our push for excellent typists. We have to continue to emphasize the importance of keyboarding correctly. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi J., You are right, as a professional we should act the part in all areas. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Deanna, Showing examples really does generate a lot of excitement and motivation. It also adds clarity. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Suzanne, Students love anything that is going to prepare them for the board tests, especially if they are simulated. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Michael, I can see how humor can aid in the retention of material. People tend to remember funny things. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Amanda, You baited me in too just from reading this response!! Great way to get students to see your point! Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Tiffany, It is true, whenever shy students feel as though they are a BIG fish in a SMALL pond they will really come out of their shell. Most shy students shut down in a larger crowd. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Frank, Image is everything. We must act as professionals in every way. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Konnie, Lead by example and be the professional that you want your students to become. Patricia

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