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!

Activity

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Tina, Preparation is really the key to success for the instructor as well as the students. The more prepared you are, the more effective you are. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Reducing student cheating

Hi Peggy, I like your methods to curtail cheating. You do an effective job administering tests. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Maintaining a professional image

Hi Lori, Our students really do look up to us as role models. To show your personality is good, but remember to maintain professionalism while doing it. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Reducing student cheating

Hi Michael, Very smart and effective tactic to help minimize cheating. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Maintaining a professional image

Hi Sekou, Absolutely! Looking the part is expected and needed to help demonstrate professionalism and being a leader. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Getting students excited about course content

Hi Selena, Students love hearing about their instructor's practical experience in their field of study. The more real you make theory, the more excited students become. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Getting students excited about course content

Hi John, Absolutely! Visualizing is crucial when students are trying to be successful in college! I tell my students all the time to keep their eyes on the prize. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Jane, They really do want structure! You have to lay the ground rules on Day 1 and stick to them. Students need structure. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Reika, Whenever students understand how learning would be applied on the job, they get the relevancy of the subject matter. Students truly want to know how they will benefit. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Showing examples of student work

Hi Joelle, Students like and appreciate having a guide to follow. I normally give them the guidelines of the paper and a handout of the rules for APA format. This has worked well also. I can see how your students can really benefit from having a sample research paper to refer to. Patricia

End of Content