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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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Paul, Students see the relevance of the course once they understand how the course relates to their profession. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Ivette, Act as a professional at all times. We certainly need to give our students their money's worth. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Lillian, We need to ensure our students fully understand the information on the first day as to what is required of them. Clarity brings about great results. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Sharon, That's right! As educators we should never give our students a reason to get their signals crossed, keeping everything professional will ensure everyone is on the same page. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Dale, Students want to and need to hear our personal experience as they apply to the course. Students are really not looking for another friend. They are looking to someone to model themselves after. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Donna, Great approach! I have found that cheating students are embarassed once they are caught and generally they express this is totally out of character for them. I let them know that they are know shortcuts in life and if they did not have time to study, give it their best shot, and prepare better for the next test. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Michael, I've seen this mimicking as well, and from this mimicking I've made it plain that this is only a guide, and they MUST use their on creativity; that I am not to see a project identical to the one show,otherwise they will receive a zero. This tactic has worked well. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Karianne, Absolutely, all students must be treated the same to avoid being labeled as an instructor who shows favoritism. Patricia

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Michelle, Great example! The example is real easy to understand as well. Critical thinking allows for the best possible choice. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Donna, You are right, new instructors must be extremely careful. New instructors are known as easy targets for everything. Patricia

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