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 Grace, How do you go about showing course relevancy to your students based on the courses you teach. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Derrick, Once students realize how they can utilize various concepts in the workplace or personally, they are a lot more interested. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Donna, When things are clear, it does make for a happier time. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Anna, Yes it is! Our actions, appearance, attitude, etc. speak just as loud as words. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Elizabeth, Yes, yes, yes! We must practice what we preach. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Barbara, Yes we are, and we must lead by example. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Gregory, Praising students is an excellent way to build confidence. Encouragement for all students is good. We must be our students biggest cheerleader. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Kathleen, Provide the students with detail steps/guidelines to accomplishing the project. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Richard, Students must know that you are in charge, and image plays in vital role when it comes to authority. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Frederick, If you can do more, and time permits, then give them more. Patricia

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