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 John, Great response! As educators we should behave in a professional manner at all times. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Albert, Excellent points made! If you allow your students to control the classroom, they will. It is the instructor's responsibility to produce an environment that is conducive for learning. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Juan, These are effective techniques! Utilize them so that cheating is reduced. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Janet, It is always a big eye opener whenever you let them know what they will be learning is definitely utilized in the workplace. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kathy, A relationship of professionalism generates a relationship of respect. It is all in how the instructor carries him or herself. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Rasiel, When students understand that they can benefit from the course either or both personally/professionally, they gain a keen interest in the subject matter. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Martha, Our students need as many role models as possible. We need to be the professional that we want our students to become. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Crystal, Students like to know that they are on the right path. Being on the right path is a sense of motivation as well as satisfaction for most students. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Brenda, A great resource is a seasoned instructor! Pick the seasoned instructor's brain to gain as much insight as possible. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Patricia, Excellent point! Adults really want to be involved in the learning process, and they should. I like to get my students actively involved as well. Patricia

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