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 Charles, Wow, real early! Your students should get great discpline about being at work early. I imagine you must be extremely energetic first thing in the morning to motivate your students. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Tammy, There are a lot of things that are common with teaching and parenting. You made a great point! Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Shelia, Real-life applications bring about a lot of excitement and motivation for students. Students are really eager to learn about real life. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi David, I have found that the warm up activity is great for the students and the instructors. There are some students who have anxiety as well. Warm up activities really ease tension. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Constance, Students seem to really pay attention when they know they may possibly be called on. Students do not like being caught off guard and put on the spot so to speak. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Annette, Students really do enjoy hearing about our experiences. I love sharing my experiences, but I try to make sure the experiences are applicable to the topic. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Michael, I love it! I was trying to remember this quote from years ago. Thanks for bringing it back to surface. It is one of my favorites, and it is so TRUE! I will share this with my students on Monday. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Thomas, Great point! I like the example that you use with your students. The example is very easy to understand, and I am sure most students get it. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Elsie, Absolutely! We should be held to very high standards as an educator. We are a lot of these students role models. Students look up to us in many different ways. We must lead by example. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Cindy, Wow, it is certainly unprofessional, and administration should not allow it! We have a no fraternizing policy at my institution. One can lose their job for such act. Patricia

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