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 Cindy, Once respect is lost, it is certainly hard to regain! Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Julie, They are no differences, you can use the same tactics in any setting. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Elizabeth, You are right! These are the reasons why the student/teacher relationship should be strictly business in nature. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Scott, I like this approach! It has a beginning, middle, and ending. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Mary, Students should be commended when finding mistakes. I like to tell my students "good catch", you can see how proud they are of this comment. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Christopher, Distance is important in a student/teacher relationship. Boundaries must be established so that students fully understand your role and their role. Patricia

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Educators from Both Worlds

What world of teaching are you from? Is there a natural knack for the profession or have you had to work diligently at becoming an effective educator? I have met instructors from both worlds. I have met those who really have a natural knack for teaching, and I have encountered those who have worked really hard to learn the profession. Both sets make ideal instructors because with hard work you can accomplish anything you put your mind to and when teaching comes natural, it is just simply there, and you sparkle as an educator. To have a passion for teaching… >>>

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Ken, Knowing the requirements on Day 1 is important. Students need as much advanced notice as possible. Our students have real hectic lives. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Cheryl, Having fun while learning is luxury for all. Laughter is healthy and is good for everyone. Almost everyone knows the importance of computers in today's society. Computer students normally come in either with a great sense of excitement or fear, if they have never worked with computers. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

H Wray, You are giving them great advice. I would also give the recommended personnel a headsup, and I would follow up to ensure that the student spoke with the recommended personnel.

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