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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Capturing student attention

Hi Jana, Our students need as little disruptions as possible. They must stay focused on the lesson. Asking questions/input is a good way to keep students engaged. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Mike, Control is a must. Students deserve an atmosphere that is conducive to learning. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Julius, Professionalism is key! Students need to learn professionalism from the instructor. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Kellie, Nicely said! Your response is very inspiring, and inspiration is exactly what guest speakers can give to students. Students enjoy having guest speakers. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Patricia, This is always real tough. All you can do is to continue to try to motivate them and stress to them how the course will help them professionally. You many even try having another instructor or staff who has a good rapport with the student talk to the student privately about their goals. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Roman, You are the expert and everyday you have to have your "A" game on. Students look up to us to be extremely knowledgeable. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Julius, I am always very careful of opening this type of situation to open forum. Things can really get out of hand if you do not have full control over a situation as such. I recommend to have a one-on-one conversation. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Cheryl, I agree! Putting a courtesy title with one's last name generates more respect from the students. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Caro, Not much learning takes place when an instructor is unprepared, unorganized, and have no control. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Rachelle, Nicely stated! We need to show professionalism at all times around our students. They are looking for someone to emulate professionally. They are not looking for another friend. Patricia

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