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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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi George, The students must stay on top of their game to be successful. Students must learn how to follow to do lists, be mindful of deadlines (time and date), etc. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Daniel, I like this approach! You say the magic words, "YOU WILL LEARN" and these words are positive, and you automatically capture their attention. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Blanca, Students want to and need to hear about how theory will help them with the hands-on portion in the class as well as in their careers. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Amy, You are right! It is so important to never let your professionalism slip around your students. We as educators must behave professionally at all times. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Ellen, Super! Jeopardy is a great game to generate excitement. Where did you find out? Please share. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Patrick, Students want to hear about the real world so that they will no what to expect once they begin their career. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Robert, Samples are certainly the way to go. They really simplify things for students. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Christine, We must certainly lead by examples. We are many of our students role models. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Mitchell, You are certainly right on target. Planning is essential. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Christina, It is important to build a rapport with your students to let them know that they matter. Patricia

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