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 Michael, You do a goo job of keep your students abreast of clear course requirements. I put a little more responsibility on the student, and I highly suggest to them to get a calendar so that they can write down due dates. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Cristofer, It is the instructor's responsibility to establish the line and not let students cross the line. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Lisa, Great response. The classroom should be all about busines, personal should not be inflicted in the classroom. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Larry, A list is good because you really have something to refer to so that you can reflect upon things. Growing as an instructor is an every day job. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Katherine, The more mobile you are as an instructor, the better. Students know they must be alert because you are on your feet watching them, and as the instructor you interject more energy whenever you are moving around. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kathleen, Professionalism says a lot about you as a person whenever you are an educator. Students look at you in a very positive way. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Roger, What great tactics to utilize in order to minimize students' complaints. You certainly go the extra mile. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Melissa, It is an effective technique. I use it all the time. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Susan, Absolutely! The instructor's role is definitely different than that of the student's. We must display professionalism at all times. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Lonnie, You can be caring as well, but at the same time, you must display behavior to let them know that you are still the instructor. Patricia

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