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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Identifying challenging students

Hi Tracey, This student should have been handled long time ago. The student needs to be spoken to about this inappropriate behavior, and if the behavior does not change, the student needs to be suspended from school for violating the conduct code. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Linda, Great list! Instructors should want to know if their students are grasping the material or not. Students must learn how to be held accountable. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Joel, What a great gesture to welcome all of your new students via email. I typically call of my new starts. Most of the new starts are very grateful for the phone call. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Carlos, It is the instructor's responsibility to manage the classroom. The instructor should ensure that the environment in the classroom is conducive for learning. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Kathleen, I am too! I am really loud, and I have had students to tell me, it is hard to not pay attention in your class because your voice really projects. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Rosemary, Once students determine the relevance they have a sense of motivation and excitement to begin. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Rosemary, Guest speakers can shed great light. It is good for students to hear from someone else other than the instructor all the time. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Rosemary, Oganization is a big key to being an effective instructor. Also, it adds great interest whenever the instructor shares their credentials. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Sidney, Military in itself really teaches strong discipline. All of our students can benefit from the topic, discipline. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Donna, Preparation is key! Preparation allow things to flow smoothly. Patricia

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