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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Involving silent students in class

Hi Noma, In other words, you are saying build a rapport with the shy student. Once the student feels like a relationship is forming or has been built, the student will open up more.

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Kristina, Once students understand why they need to know something, they typically become interested and involved. It means more to students when they realize the benefit of learning something. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Paul, As educators, we must lead by example. We serve as role models for many students. Students watch our every move. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Keith, Anytime there is a answer/question session students are typically interested. Students tend to be really alert during these sessions as well because they never know when they may be called on. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Keith, You can really grab students attention whenever you share experiences that are applicable to the lesson. Students enjoy hearing stories. I love telling stories every appropriate opportunity I get. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Crystal, I understand about night classes. The instructor must be creative with their teaching at night in order to keep the students engaged. Generally, night students are already tired from working all day. It is nice whenever the atmosphere is fun and up beat; you won't have anyone fall asleep. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Don, Great response! Students will certainly expect favors whenever they think you are their friend. The instructor should never give the student the impression that he/she is the student's friend. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi David, Preparation is key! How do you feel "overstructure" of a lesson can be harmful to learning? Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Rajeswari, I think it is a good idea to secure a signature. Students take things more seriously whenever they have to sign. By signing, it draws their attention as to how important the matter really is. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Peggy, I can see how you get your students to buy in. I bought in simply from reading your response. I can feel your enthuiasm in your response. Students like to hear about our practical experiences. Patricia

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