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 Scott, I need you to be just a little more specific as to what type/kind of examples are you speaking of. I typically use a variety of teaching methods, and I share a lot of professional experiences and sometimes personal stories as they apply to the lesson. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Christopher, Murphy's Law certainly applies to teaching! We have to do the best we can to prepare thoroughly and be ready to deal with whatever surfaces. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Marie, Students really do get a great sense of motivation and excitement whenever they can see the finished product of what they are about to start. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Lorraine, Teaching variety is certainly a great way to grab students attention. I like the idea of the play. Some of our students are very creative, imaginative, and artsy. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Matthew, It really starts at the top with the instructor. We have to have very high expectations of our students and normally they will respond well to our high expectations. I firmly believe that you get from students what you expect. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Bret, Nicely stated! The environment should be one that is conducive for learning to take place. The instructor has to be in control the entire time. Students should never be allowed to control the classroom. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Rhoda, I am sure your students appreciate you being very up front with them. They know on Day 1 what is expected of them and what the rules are. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Rhoda, Great way to involve everyone! This is an excellent approach for classroom involvement. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Loretta, We must lead by example, and the list you have shared are certainly ways to lead by example. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Scott, That's right! Have a plan and follow it to stay on task. Having a plan and knowing how to follow the plan show your students that you are prepared. Patricia

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