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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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Susan, Listening is key! Sometimes as instructors we have to be sounding boards. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Sharon, Mosts students will let you know what needs to be changed. Things learned through evaluations normally do not come as a surprise to me, because I have already heard/seen these concerns. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Siane, Students look up to us as their role models. We must lead by example and act professional at all times. We are being watched by our students. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Anece, If you don't stand firm, students will begin to take you for a complete joke... Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Marge, I like your outlook and your whole thought process. I can tell you serve as a great role model for your students. A lot of our students learn professionalism from us. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Sharon, How do you go about explaining your real message? Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Julie, Most of our students learn professional behavior from us, therefore we must lead by example. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Elizabeth, Instructors must draw the line. Students need to stay in their respective places. The student/teacher relationship should be strictly classroom based. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Robin, Yes, guest speakers really can add flavor to students thinking. They have interesting experiences to share. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Bridget, Super idea! What do you do during class time to capture your students attention? I like to be really enthusiasm and upbeat about the subject matter, and I make it a point to involve all students in my lecture. Patricia

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