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 Michael, What a great way to be consistent and fair about time. Everyone can clearly see the classroom clock, and you announce what time to return to class. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Frank, Examples add the clarity that most students need in order to do well. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi James, I can tell you lead by example. Impressive list! Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Ariel, What a great way to boost a shy student's cofidence. I try to make it a point to build a rapport with all students, especially shy ones so that they are more comfortable with me and my class. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Diane, The syllabus is what is etched in stone as well as the Prospectus. Make couse requirements and rules clear so that the students do not have any reason/excuse to complain. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Florita, Students want and need to fully understand what the purpose of the course is. Students need to understand how they are going to benefit from the couurse in their career. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Lynn, Listening is a great way to calm an upset student down. Normally after you let the student vent, the student is not nearly as upset. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Tammara, Nicely stated! Students will respect you more if you do what is expected of you. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi James, You are right! We have to help our students keep their eyes on the prize. Students need to be able to see that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Cheryl, The classroom should be a place where business takes place. I concur, the students needs to know very little about the instructor personally. Patricia

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