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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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Keveka, There is nothing like making course work applicable to real life. Students tend to get it when they can relate the information to the real world. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Mary Jane, The smaller the group the better. Students tend to do a lot better in smaller groups. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Angela, Making small talk with the silent students can help tremendously. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Dennis, We must lead by example. Students look up to us in more ways than one. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Alethea, We have to be great sounding boards. Listening is key! Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Jim, Students need to and want to know how they are going to benefit from taking the course. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Travia, Students interest really peak whenever an example is being shown. It is such a super motivator. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Marko, These things are must in order to display a positive instructor image. Students watch us carefully to ensure we are exceling in all areas professionally. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Alice, Visual aids add clarity. I have found that students enjoy visual aids and real life stories. Real life stories make for an excellent disussion piece in the classroom. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Jonathan, Great response! I can tell you are a winning professional, and you serve as role model for your students. Continue to lead by example! Patricia

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