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 Laura, Laughter is good for everyone. It amazes me how people can memorize jokes easily. It is humor in jokes, therefore people do not want to forget the joke. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Michael, Once students understand the benefit of mastering the material and how it will help them, they are more likely to really become interested in the course. At this point, the student will work extremely hard to succeed. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Richard, Once students understand that they will benefit from the course, they automatically get motivated, and they understand the importance of grasping the material. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Dawn, It has proven to be very exciting anytime you can mention positive experiences about externships. Students are really interested in hearing about graduates success. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Michael, You are certainly very tactful in your approach. You do a good job not to embarrass your students. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Michael, What type of follow up do you use for homework? Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Victoria, I can see how this works with some but not with others. Each group of student is different. It is a great way though to get students to buy in. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Marisa, I like your way of thinking about maintaining a professional image. Thank you for serving as a role model for our students. Students need positive people to look up to. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Michael, Students want and need the instructor to be the authoritative figure in the classroom. It is the instructor's job to display authority. Knowing what distance to maintain with your students is very important so that they see you as the controller. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Ronald, I see your point. I do it, and I have not encountered this. Normally, I hear, wow, this must be serious, we have to sign. Patricia

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