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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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Richard, Great variety to use to engage students. Variation is important in education. Students need variation so that they do not become bored. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Robert, Students take you more seriously whenever distance is maintained. The line has to be drawn so that students know where their boundaries are. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Faith, School is where the learning process begins. Showing examples is an excellent way to help students understand various concepts. Students appreciate whenever examples are shared. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Richard, Great idea about putting your background in writing as well! Students like to have information to refer to. Dress has a lot to do with the way you are perceived by students and others. Instructors should look the part. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Robert, Preparation is key! Students need us to be prepared so that we can present effectively and share our knowledge fruitfully. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Ernest, Yes they will. We are most of our students role model. We must always be levels higher than our students in every way. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Charles, Do not allow your students to talk after finishing their test. Give a speil to the class and let them know once they are done with their test, they are not allowed to talk, if they talk let them know what you will do, and then you need to do it. Once you make an example out of someone, I gaurantee you the talking will stop. You have to let your students know that you mean business. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Thomas, Nice response. Simply, do not let students cross the line. Problems flare whenever students are allowed to cross the line. Treat all students the same. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi John, I call on all of my students, including the silent ones, and the silent ones play right along. I do not treat the silent students any different, and before you know it they are feeling comfortable and fitting right in. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Donald, What a great way to show how practical this knowledge was by being able to assist the urologist. Students love and need to hear about practical experience so that they become really excited. Patricia

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