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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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Thomas, Great ideas! You can also have your students sign a form stating that they understand all expectations. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jason, My experience with making theory realistic has been very pleasant. My students tend to get it once I make theory real. Students must learn how to apply what they have learned. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Michael, Wow, I can tell you are not a procastinator. Preparation and organization are key. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Pamela, As instructors we should want to minimize anxiety, tension, fear, etc. as much as possible, and one way to do this is to provide work examples. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Joe, I hear you loud and clear. Students really do want an instructor who is very energetic. You have some a lot younger than you who do not display nearly the energy you display. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Rickey, Wow, how realistic. I can see how your students do not have time to shift blame. They are truly hard at work. Super way to motivate with a paycheck. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Edward, You do a thorough job making sure your course requirements are clear. What a great idea to provide written information as well as verbal. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Robert, Greeting students on the first day is definitely a plus. Students feel special. It shows that you are personable, approachable, friendly, etc. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi John, There is nothing like a sharp dressed instructor. Students love it when we look the part. I too am a sharp dresser, and students tell me all the time, I want to look like you when I enter the work force. We must lead by example. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Brenda, Great practice to implement! Students thoroughly enjoy hearing from guest speakers. Guest speakers bring in a lot of excitement to the classroom. Patricia

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