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 Nicolle, Each student is really eaqual, and as professionals we should make each student feel as though they are the same. Students frown upon favoritism. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Jennifer, You are right! Student involvement is a big part of the instructor's responsibility. Pull students into your lecture/lesson. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Gilbert, Wow, I can just imagine the validity he brings to the classroom. Your students need to fully realize how fortunate they are. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Julie, Listening is key! Never put yourself in harm's way with an angry student. Others may need to be a part of the conversation. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Karen, I concur! Theory has to be made real in order for students to buy in to what's going on in the classroom. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi James, Students feel very proud whenever their work is worthy by the instructor to be used as an example. We need to showcase our students abilities every opportunity that presents itself. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Curtis, You are right! Students need to and want to know the usefulness of the course. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Michael, I like how you have an ALL inclusive! Sometimes including everyone, even the uninterested students, you draw the uninterested students in. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Robbin, Cheating is absolutely unnecessary! Students should seek additional help if there is a need. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Alicia, Students emulate us as professionals, therefore we need to look and act the part. Patricia

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