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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Following up with student assignments

Hi Marion, As an instructor,you should want to know if your students are grasping the information or not. Following up on student assignments should be an instructor's priority. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Phyllis, Students like to know how the course will relate either professionally or personally. Once the connection is discovered, the students see the relevance. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Carl, We want our students to feel at ease as much as possible. Showing examples really simplfy things for students. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Stephanie, What is your take on having guest speakers? Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Michael, This normally works to grab the student's attention. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi David, Being new is irrelevant. I do not think this has to be shared. You should into the classroom and take control, be prepared, and knowledgeable in order to gain your students respect. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Donna, You are on point. I teach a job search class, and I thoroughly cover those things you've mentioned, but this can certainly be applicable to all courses. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Joel, Students really tend to get it when examples are shared. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Jean, Anytime you can share stories that are applicable to the lesson you should. Students love hearing applicable stories, and the stories add a lot of flavor to the course. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Michael, Confidence is the utmot importance as well. When you are prepared, you are normally confident. Patricia

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