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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Showing examples of student work

Hi Amanda, We've done the same thing at my institution, and the grades were extremely high after being shown an example. Students fully understood what was expected of them. Students appreciate being shown examples. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Maria, Students should never get mixed messages from the instructor. The student should clearly understand that he or she is the student, and must follow lead from the authoritative figure, the instructor. The instructor does not need to get on a personal level with the student. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Christopher, Student evaluations should be taken as constructive feedback. Educators can learn a lot from student evaluations to improve their teaching methods, behavior, action, etc. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Dr. Rhonda, It is important to have a backup plan to fill the class period. I like the idea of over preparing. I know of some instructors to have two days worth of work on any given day...just in case. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Amy, Students need a point of reference. As educators, we should make it very plain to students what is expected of them...visuals make it a lot clearer to students. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Arturo, Students need to and want to know what it takes to successfully complete the course. Showing examples give students a better understanding as to what is expected of them. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Charles, Students want to and need to know how the skills obtained will be applicable in the workplace. Once students understand how the skill will benefit them, they have an interest in learning the material. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Tammy, You may want to check with your seasoned instructors sometimes they have great activities. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Don, It appears you do a thorough job covering course requirements. I like the idea of putting them in writing and passing them out on the first day. My course requirements are indicated on the syllabus. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Amy, What icebreakers do you typically utilize? I have found that icebreakers reduce instructors and students anxiety. Patricia

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