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!

Activity

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Getting students excited about course content

Hi Frank, Your great reputation is going to precede you! Students love having instructors who are edutainers. My teaching style is that of an edutainer, and students absolutely love coming to my classes. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Andrew, These are excellent ways to make things clear for the students. Students tend to progress better when they have a thorough understanding as to what is expected of them. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Showing examples of student work

Hi Evan, Competition can be a good thing! There is nothing wrong with trying to top the best... Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Showing examples of student work

Hi Deborah, Yes, and they know where they will end up. So clear.... Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Lori, As the academic coordinator, I get stopped a million times before I get to class. Most instructors start to class 5 minutes in advanced. I start to class 10 minutes in advanced because I know 5 minutes will be lost due to people stopping me before I get to class. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Gary, Awesome response! Students really feel more at ease whenever things are clear. Gray areas cause way too many problems. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Identifying challenging students

Hi Paul, You really have to watch this type of student. These students are hard to deal with because they will not readily ask for assistance. You have to be very forward with them and mention, please let me help you; I see that you are struggling. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Lauren, You are right! It is a golden opportunity to be able to shadow an experienced instructor. The experienced instructor can really teach you the tricks of the trade. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Managing angry students

Hi Jean, I typically simply listen to the angry student without interrupting at all so that the student can vent. This practice really allows the student to calm down. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Maintaining a professional image

Hi Evan, I concur. The relationship between student and instructor should only be professional in nature, any other type of relationship is way too risky. Patricia

End of Content