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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Class management for student success

Hi Marshall, Plans are not etched in stone, sometimes you have to alter them accordingly. When the plan does not work don't let it cause you to sweat, simply make a smooth transition as to not to alarm the students. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Eileen, Students enjoy hearing professional stories from the instructor. Anytime the opportunity presents itself to share a professional experience, the instructor should do so. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Deborah, I always tell my instructors being prepared, organized, professional, and knowledgeable help reduce anxiety. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Ranee, I like your down-to-earthness. I feel the same way. We are truly no better than our students, we should never make them feel like we are better than them. Students respect you more and like you when you do not think you are better than they are. We are all people, we all have just chosen to go down different paths in life. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi George, I've found that courses make sense to a particular student, but they don't understand how the course will benefit them, therefore I tell them the purpose of the course, and how they can benefit from the course personally and/or professionally. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Susan, Students love to and need to hear about our experiences as they apply to their field of study. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Laura, Yes, and they also need to know that the work is very important for their success in the course. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Tonetia, Yes, and also let them know that they need to take responsibility for their own actions. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Lisa, Eye-to-eye contact is very important, but how does that get them excited about the course content? Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Laura, There are people who are just like you, they dislike confrontation. I have learned that in education whether you like it or not, it has to be done, and the sooner the better for everyone. Patricia

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