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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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Amy, My presentation is very similar to yours on the first day. I thoroughly explain everything on the syllabus. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Sheila, No one is perfect! We are human, and we make mistakes too. Own up to your mistakes, and we must move forward. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Sheila, Laughter is good for all. Students even tend to ease up whenever laughter is involved. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Graham, Preparation is key and confidence comes right behind it! Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Ricky, Yes, students like to hear success stories. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Maya, Great ways to get buy ins. Students must fully understand how they are going to benefit from the course. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Jean-rene, I understand your perspective. How practical are open book tests? When a student sits for any type of certification exam, the test is not open book. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Jeremy, I concur. Students have a better idea as to exactly what is expected of them. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Steven, I like this speil that you give your students. This type of attitude is applicable to any industry. Students must learn how to be held accountable, and we need to ensure that in the career colleges. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Sandi, I also have the students sign the syllabus attesting that they understand fully what is expecting of them. Patricia

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