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 Melissa, I like how you want to make yourself better and you accept constructive feedback! You are a true professional who wants to be the best. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Roger, Great response! You are right on target! We are not in education to win a popularity contest. Teach the students and do not worry about befriending them. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Richard, I have found that by sharing a weekly lesson plan at the beginning of the week, I have to make barely or if any changes at all. The weekly lesson plan works a lot better for me, and the students seem to be very happy with it. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Cicely, Continue to be a great role model. Our students need more professionals like you. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Maria, I like your words of encouragement. We must be our students biggest cheerleaders! Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Deborah, Great response! I can tell you want to be the most effective instructor as possible. Continue to search for flaws in order to make yourself better. I like your critque system. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Vicki, Students really like it when they can apply what they have learned; excitement begins to generate once they find the usefulness of the concept. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Khalia, Great strategies! I use the same tactics. They work nicely. I also hold a two-hour lab for students on Fridays during nonschool hours for additional one-on-one. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Larry, An instructor being dramatic is definitely a strength in the classroom. We must do what it takes to keep our students interested and motivated. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Roger, An instructor's credibility is everything. Students look up to us in more ways than one, such as talking, dressing, gesturing, etc. Patricia

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