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 Veronica, As an instructor you have to grow tough skin. Some students will take full advantage of you if they learn you are a softie. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi David, Absolutely! Instructor you are at the top...lead the classroom in every area. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Christopher, You certainly must do what you expect of your students because if you don't you will definitely hear about it. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Margaret, Great quiz idea1 I like to really show them how important it is to understand course requirements by securing their signature. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Susan, Definitely call for help during a fight. Never subject yourself to danger. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Ryan, Great list! I have found that being thoroughly prepared really reduces anxiety. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Brenda, What type of classroom measures do you utilize to minimize cheating during test taking time? Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Cliff, What do you do to show a professional image? I make sure to dress and act the parts of a professional. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Pamela, Looking and explemifying the part are extremely important. Students watch us closely as educators, therefore we should demonstrate professionalism at all times. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Angela, This is where a lot of instructors have problems, they do not know how to find balance in the student/teacher relationship. Patricia

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