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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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jeremy, Great response! Each person has a role, and we must play our roles well. Students should always stay in a student's place. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Janet, I hear you loud and clear. I like how you put the responsibility back on the student. Students must realize they get out of a course what they put into it. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Danesh, You are right, make things known up front as to what is expected. Students need and want to know what the expectations are. I like the idea of Q & A the very first day. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Sherrie, Great variety! It is very important to incorporate technology into your lesson every opportunity that becomes available because this generation of students is very technology driven. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Robert, Preparation is key! When you are prepared the whole class goes a lot smoother. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Janet, It appears that you do a fine job creating your positive image as an educator. Thanks for leading by example. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Linda, You are on point! Computers are here for the long haul! I understand your excitement. I teach all these classes as well, and it is very easy to show the relevance to one's professional life as well as personal life. Students have really bought in before they actually walk in the door. Everyone knows computers are the "IN" thing. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Sherrie, You are right worse. An instructor should NEVER party with a student. This type of behavior is not good, and it sends out the wrong message. We must lead by example. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Brandon, I involve all students in my question/answer session daily. The silent students know they will be called upon, and they respond willingly. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Kyla, I teach various levels of Document Processing. I have created PowerPoint presentations based on the various business documents that are covered in the class and the importance of them in the workplace. Students love the presentations. They fully understand the relevance of the various courses. Patricia

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