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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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Alan, I am a firm believer that students should be held to the highest standards. I love a rigorous test that a student is fully prepared for and does well. When students do well on a test, it lets me know my teaching was effective. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Joel, Application is very important to discouraged students. Once they see that theory can be applied in the real world a sense of excitement comes about. Guest speakers can really speak highly about application. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Matthew, Preparation is number 1 on the list. An instructor has to be prepared in order to be effective. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Veronica, The unknown is almost always fearful. Students feel much more at ease when an example has been shared. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Jack, It is important for educators to speak professionally. Some of our students only know the language of slang, and we need to teach them the correct way of speaking. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Philip, Students need to hear information that is real. When things are real, students tend to get a better understanding. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi James, Students really do get excited when instructors can share real world experiences. Experience is the best teacher. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Flavio, Students want to know what it takes to be successful in the workplace. Most students have a keen interest in learning. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Roy, The instructor does set the tone for the classroom. If the instructor is unprepared, the students will be in a total up roar, and effective learning is not taking place. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Alan, Why do you feel tests are not designed to allow perfect scores? Patricia

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