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 Lynne, Treat every student the same! Being fair to all is the best way. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Rene, Absolutely! Students expect us to behave professionally. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Lynn, Flexibility is important! There are no two days the same in education. A lot of my learning in teaching came from trial and error...don't be afraid to make a mistake, just do it. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Kelly, I also like to bring in classified ads that pertain to the skill(s) they will obtain in the class. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Lillian, It sure does. Boundaries must be set. Students should not be allowed to cross the line. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Janine, Preparation is key! Preparation leads to great success. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jo, Students love having a guide. A rubric allows students to pregrade their own work. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Heather, Great way to plan! Preparation is key! Preparation really puts you at ease. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Jay, It really does seem like the more you force silent students to participate, the more comfortable they become. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Eric, You're right. I tell my students all the time, the more you practice, the better you will become. Patricia

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