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 David, We are in the business to teach our students not befriend them. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Yvette, Just remember to utilize what you've learned from this course. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Carrie, I am sure your students appreciate your openess and honesty. This is the best way to be to minimize student complaints/concerns. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Teresa, Great strategies to utilize to reduce cheating. They have proven to be very effective. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Gwen, Students enjoy playing games that are applicable to the lesson. There is nothing like having fun while learning. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Laura, Visuals are highly appreciated by students. Things become really clear to students whenever they can see the finished product. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Dellene, Preparation is certainly key! Students can tell when you are unprepared. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Lindsay, Distance is very important. We should never give our students the inclination that we are befriending them. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Magda, If this works do it! I just make sure I am extremely organized, confident, and knowledgeable in the subject matter. I get to work 30 minutes ahead of time, but I do not get the luxury of alone time. My thoughts are being gathered in the shower, and as I drive to school. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Scott, I concur! Students should know that our lives are not perfect, but we work through our problems by using good problem solving skills, and we continue to push forward with our goals. Patricia

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