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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Capturing student attention

Hi Denise, This certainly teaches them a lesson that they need to participate. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Aldgenette, I thoroughly go over the syllabus with the students and allow for questions. I also have know instructors to give a quiz on the syllabus. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Pamela, As instructors, we must do all we can to maintain the excitement throughout the student's tenure while in college. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Denise, Visuals are great! They add a lot of clarity. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Laurel, Preparation is key! As an instructor you have to make time to prepare. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Robert, It is kind of like parenting. They sometimes do not see the relevance or appreciate the teaching until later down the road. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Sara, Students need concrete information. Gray areas cause problems for students. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Wendy, Students are really encouraged by seeing examples. It gives them a great sense of confidence. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Douglas, It is always good to let students know that you are approachable based on your actions and words so that they are comfortable coming to you for help. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Gregory, Students really need to and want to see professionalism from the instructor. Remember to keep things strictly business. Patricia

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