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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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Susan, Seeing is believing, and hearing adds a lot of flavor as well. Students need and want guest speakers to be a part of their curriculum. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Steven, I like it! I too am dress for success. Students tell me all the time how nice I look. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Judi, I can see how this is very relaxing! Are you allowed to have drinks in your classroom? At my institution no drinks are allowed in the classroom. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Susan, The first day is the perfect time to share course requirements. Students are expecting this on the very first day. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Daniel, Everyone wants to be liked, but the focus is to be respected and share your knowledge with your students. Teaching is not a popularity contest. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Ruth, You're right, it is a small world. You never know who you will run into. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Danni, One way to get volunteers is to have a participation grade included on your syllabus. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Mike, It is good for students to know that yes we are humans too. Once they see that we are humans as well, the students tend to open up more. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Kathryn, I have a rule that all electronics must be put away during test time. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Barbara, Showing examples of work is certainly a great conversation piece for students. It also provides encouragement as well as confidence. Patricia

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