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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Several Reasons to have a Love for Education

Knowing you make a major difference
Creating a more promising tomorrow
Working with adults
Helping learning take place
Unforgettable moments
Being in the presence of great company
Every day use of your mind, heart, and soul
Rewards that money can't purchase
The light up of a student's face
A great sense of accomplishment
Shaping lives, dreams, and futures
The adventure of each day
The pride of being a role model
Understanding the importance of your job, even on "bad" days

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Sharon, I can tell just from this response you have a passion for teaching. One of my favorite motos is, "A student doesn't care how much you know until they know how much you care." Continue to be caring! You are going to develop into one of the finest instructors around because it is in your heart! Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Vanessa, Volume changing has always been a good way to capture attention. I also like to walk around the room and teach from different places in the room to grab attention. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Scott, It is perfectly fine to be friendly with your students, but being their friend is definitely a no no. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Sofhia, Practice makes perfect, and practice really does make one feel more comfortable. Preparation is the key to success. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Dana, Students really love practical experience stories. You certainly have a great advantage. You can speak from real world experience. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Michael, I know, students get really excited when you talk about their potential income. I direct my students to the placement coordinator to talk about the average salary in a particular area. Patricia

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Carol, It sounds like you have some wonderful ideas. Implement them. I am sure you will be surprise as to how exciting these ideas will be for your students. Students need to be involved in active learning as much as possible. Patricia

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Anthony, I am sure your students have great fun with this activity because most people enjoy food and at the same time you are really making them think outside of the box. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Kathy, I agree some classes are just a lot easier to sell to students. Regardless of the class, do a quick PowerPoint presentation on Day 1 expressing the purpose of the course and the employment marketability of the course. Patricia

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