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 Monica, I have learned over the years that adult will respect you based on your knowledge, experience, professionalism, attitude, personality, organization, preparation, etc. Respect really is something that is earned and not demanded. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Scott, That's right! At this point, it is all about the student! We as instructors should give them everything we have in order to help make them successful. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi David, I agree! This is certainly a challenge. With this type of student you have to help them see that they can succeed to instill confidence in them, and also you need to be their biggest cheerleader. Make a big deal out of everything they do right! Be encouraging! Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Sandra, You and I are on the same page! It has always been my belief that I should teach as if a student does not know anything about the subject matter so that I can capture every student. I teach from a very elementary perspective. I assume they do not know anything about what I am about to teach. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Linda, Students get it whenever they fully understand how the course is applicable to what they will be doing once they graduate. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Sherry, I like the idea of the orientation. Students love seeing examples of work. Examples add great clarity so that the student gains a better understanding. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Marina, Great way to motivate! If they can envision themselves as a professional, they will keep the excitement. The main goal is for them to land a job to begin their career so that they can be that professional. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Ralph, Preparation is key! Once you know that you are thoroughly prepared everything else will fall in place. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jon, I concur! Once students sense you are a student's buddy they lose respect for you. Once respect is lost, it is really hard to regain. Keep student/teacher relationships neutral and things will be just fine. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Arlene, Our students are way too busy just to have busy work. Every assignment should have a purpose and should therefore be given credit for completion. Patricia

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