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 Francine, Setting boundaries in a student/teacher relationship is very healthy. Each person knows his/her role. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Amanda, Timeliness is very crucial in education. Our students need immediate feedback as to how they are doing. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Robert, Our students really do have a lot going on outside of school, sometimes we need to slow down and simply just listen to the students. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Juan, When students understand the "Why" they develop a keen interest as to what is going on. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Tina, Students are more at ease when they know exactly what is expected of them. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Cindy, As educators we must lead by example. We are some of our students only role model. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Lisa, None of us know it all. Students need to know that we do as we promise. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Samuel, I concur! A professional attitude anywhere is a must! Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Marcia, When possible students certainly should be separated during test time. An instructor should not be doing other things, such as reading, grading papers, on the computer, etc. while students are testing. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Betty, Students have a greater appreciation for a course whenever they fully understand how the course will apply to their career. Patricia

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