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 Mary Jane, You have it! We must be the professional that we want our students to be. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Linda, Being knowledgeable and displaying confidence will certainly minimize axniety. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Sandie, Graduate speakers serve as a golden opportunity to other students. They can really motivate a classroom of students. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Halina, When they see you looking at them, they get nervous, and just by them knowing you are watching them, really minimizes cheating. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Tierra, Sticking to rules, policies, procedures, etc. is key! Students want to and need to have structure. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi John, Touching/doing is an exciting teaching method. Students get it when they can touch it, do it, feel it, etc. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Christina, You're right! They see that the possiblities are fruitful. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Cindy, Guest speakers really bring real world into the classroom. Students love hearing guest speakers. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Melissa, Super idea, these items have been used to cheat with. Make sure the desk is clear of any unneeded materials. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Melissa, As instructors, we should make our students feel as comfortable as possible. If a student feels uncomfortable with you, they will have trouble communicating with you. Patricia

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