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 Lola, Absolutely! It is probably more important with adult students because a child will always see you as the teacher, regardless. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Gregory, I concur! Tell them exactly like it is and what it needs to be on Day 1. Do not hold rules, policies, and procedures until a later time, this will cause way too many problems. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Joyce, Students appreciate having guidelines to follow. Visual adds clarity. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Heather, Students will definitely control the classroom, if you don't. Students need to know who has the control...the instructor. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Mary, These are great ways to generate excitement! Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Troy, I have seen it numerous times where students have surprised themselves based on their accomplishments. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Teresa, This exercise is very practical because this is exactly what they will be doing on the job. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Craig, Students seem to be held more accountable when a signature is secured. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Mary, Students will imitate what we do professionally. We are the role models for our students. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Teresa, It should never be a surprise for students when it comes to assignments. Students should know up front what is expected of them. Patricia

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