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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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Victor, Mistakes should be used as a lesson learned. Mistakes will happen, learn from them and move on. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Patsy, I have found that walking around the room is very effective. Students know that they are being watched. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Sabrina, Whenver you listen it really makes the student feel like what they have to say matters. Listening is very psychological when it comes to angry students. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jennifer, Anytime visual is involved, it is an easier buy in. I like the idea of you showing your students the equipment they will be working with. This is a great way to generate excitement. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Iolanda, Are you sure you weren't a salesperson at some point? You seem real skilled based on your response. I tell my instructors, we as instructors must be the best salespeople in the building because we have to sell them each day to come back the next day. Our jobs are just as tough as the admissions representatives.

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Interacting with students

Hi Diana, It is a partnership. The relationship can become stronger based on the amount of interaction from both parties. Small talk goes along way in a student/teacher relationship. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Linda, We want to provide our students with as much clarity as possible. Showing examples will give students clarity as well as confidence. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Jennifer, Laughter is good for everyone! All work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Gaylene, Most students learn from us professional behavior/ways. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Grace, How do you go about showing course relevancy in the various courses you teach? Patricia

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