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 Amani, I make it a point to call on every student throughout the class period to answer various questions. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Leslie, Students expect preferential treatment whenever they are friends with the instructor, not a good situation at all. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kerry, Yes, they have enough friends. They need someone they can look up to who has professional ways. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Craig, Great idea! I also like to bring in classified ads that are applicable to their careers. This is a great way to generate excitement along with sharing stories of jobs that were obtained by graduates. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Gretchen, I concur! My students label me as being strict, caring, professional, knowledgeable, and approachable. I'll take this label all day long! Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Albert, I use a lot of small talk with silent students to build a rapport and to try to break the ice. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Stephanie, Our students have all kind of issues! We must learn how to be professional enough so that we do not become consumed with their issues that we lose our professionalism. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Guy, My school has a policy pertaining to fraternizing with students, and it is strictly enforced. It is simple, abide by policy to avoid getting in trouble, possibly being terminated. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Cristian, Whatever works for you to ease your nervousness then that is what you should do. Preparation really makes my anxiety disappear. When I know I am ready, I do not fear at all. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Ginny, That's right! Have everything you need and then some, just in case. Preparation is a must! Patricia

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