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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Getting students excited about course content

Hi James, Excitement shown from the instructor is a must because excitement should start at the top. Students should not be able to tell that you do not care to teach a particular class. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Billie, I can tell you believe in giving your students your very best! This is simply what we all should strive to do daily! Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Gregory, I teach MS Access as well as, and I use the same example. Great example to use in the subject matter because students get it; it is so practical. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Craig, They get your drift! I am sure this speil is just as effective. You are definitely taking more of a positive approach. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Karen, Super response! You are right, our students have a ton of problems. Some problems are beyond our scope, therefore we need to refer them to experts in the various areas. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Troy, Great idea! Integrity is certainly a must in the workplace. I also like to talk about ethics as well as it relates to honesty. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Amanda, I concur! What I have noticed is that if I use a very calm and positive demeanor when explaining the changes, the students tend to not get upset. It really is all in the presentation. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Jan, Students really are encouraged by seeing examples. It truly gives them a great sense of motivation. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Janet, Seeing is believing! Examples serve as a great confidence booster as well...they get the feeling, I can do this. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi James, This is certainly true with Generation Y. They are used to everything happening extremely quickly. Patricia

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