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 Jodi, I like the addendum. You certainly go the extra mile to make sure your students are clear on requirements. I am sure your students appreciate your thoroughness. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Liz, What do you do to get your students interested in the course? Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Natasha, Preparation is key! Students can quickly tell when you are unprepared. Being unprepared brings on a lot of concerns from students. Students beging to lose respect for you and faith in you. Students will begin to question your knowledge base. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Annie, What a great way to get to know your students and your students get to know each other. When everyone is comfortable the environment is a lot less stress free. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Kilyoung, What do you do to avoid instructor mistakes? Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Randy, You are absolutely correct! Preparation is key! Preparation and organization make for a less stressful environment. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Angela, Visual learners love being shown examples and for the most part all learners love to be shown examples. By seeing examples the light bulb comes on. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Kevin, Whenever you communicate effectively and thoroughly with students, complaints are minimal. As educators we must be good communicators. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Richard, Rules, policies, procedures, etc. are in place for a reason. They are meant to be followed. Chaos would be prevalent, if there were no rules, policies, and procedures. We manage the classroom by having rules, policies, and procedures. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Lisa, Students do gain a great sense of excitement whenever examples are shared. Students develop interest in the project. Patricia

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