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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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Stehpen, As there instructors, students really do expect you to know. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Sandy, No one knows it all, it is big of you to admit you don't know, but you will get someone who does know. The key is to get the student's question answered. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Siobhan, Absolutley, you never get an oppotunity to change a first impression. Impress from the very second. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Anthony, I also like to show examples of unacceptable work. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Patricia, Yes, they are proof that it can be done. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Frederick, Showing examples can improve one's understanding, but if that does not get it, we must try other ways to get students to understand. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Sandy, This is definitely a million dollar question. I wish I had the answer. I think they should have positive thoughts as they did coming in and surround themselves with positive people. The whole idea is to keep their eyes on the prize...do not lose focus. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Donna, I love the acronymn, and I especially love what it stands for. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Alexandria, Projects that are directly applicable to the lesson are very motivating as well as exciting for students. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Frederick, Interaction with your students is important, this in itself keeps students alert. Patricia

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