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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Showing examples of student work

Hi Norma, I feel Academic Freedom should be left up to the instructor as long as the instructor is fair to all students. There are no two instructors that are the same. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Norma, Small wins are a great idea. We all like feeling successful, regardless whether it is in a big way or small way. The small wins will help them reach their overall goal. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Phonesavanh, Students fears are eased after being shown examples. Students appreciate being shown examples. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Roy, Once students feel they can relate, the participation and excitement really generate. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Phonesavanh, I believe in changing your lecture points. My students never know where I am going to lecture from. I can lecture from the middle of the room, back, front, or side. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Chris, Great ways to get students excited. Students are real motivated whenever they know that they can apply what they are learning to their profession. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Phillip, Great ways to break the ice so that anxiety is minimized. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Marsha, Absolutely! Some students have great information to share that is very applicable. Every opportunity that presents itself utilize your student as a resource. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi David, As the "go to" person you really have to know your stuff so to speak, therefore, you will definitely prepare, which reduces anxiety. Patrici

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Norma, I include humor when it is appropriate. It seems to work really well. Patricia

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