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 relevancy of course content

Hi James, Sharing practical experience is always exciting to students. Students want to and love to hear our stories. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Katrina, You are right! It is our responsibility to ensure the classroom environment is conducive for learning. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Dale, Distance is important regardless! Students should know that you are there to teach and not befriend them. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi James, If it works continue to use it! I have been taught to cater to the auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners. Old school instructors/teachers are known to be some of the best! Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Beverly, Great idea as to how to bring about separation. Sometimes I teach from the back of the class, my back then becomes my front. Great way to keep your students on top of things. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Geraldine, Absolutely! We have a lot on us to educate our students. It is soley our job to prepare them for their career. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Alice, My students do too! Guest speakers are so inspiring and motivating for students. It is good for our students to hear another professional say the same things as we have told them. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Bryce, I also make sure the desk is cleared of unneeded items, including water bottles and cell phones. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Alice, What do you do to avoid common instructor mistakes? I like to prepare! Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Geraldine, I concur! Graduate guest speakers are the absolute best! They have great testamonies to share. Patricia

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