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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Reducing student cheating

Hi Stephanie, Great idea! This is certainly a way to reduce cheating. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kristin, Respect is the utmost important in a student/teacher relationship. We are not in the profession to win a popularity contest, we are there to educate in order to change lives for the better. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Judi, Over preparing really does decrease anxiety. Also, we need to have a sense of confidence in our abilities. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Karen, Great response! We must be geniune in our actions. Students can tell when there is fakeness involved. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Susan, Once students can establish there is a relationship to the material and their career choice the interest really sparks. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Francis, Rapport building is important. As educators we should give great effort in getting to know our students. I small talk daily with every student in my classes. Students love to be paid attention to. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Kent, Great! I like it. This is certainly a smart way to get silent students involved. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Linda, Nicely stated! Preparation is key. I always prepare for a week in advanced. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Winsome, In the classroom, it is strictly business. Students do not need to get to know us on a personal level. Keep it strictly business. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Terry, We as educators must do more than just teach the subject matter as you mentioned, work relationships must be taught as well. We must lead by example in everything we do. Patricia

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