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 buy in from students

Hi Cynthia, I always want my students to challenge me because it makes me a better instructor. I know that based on the challenges that I must be fully prepared and ready at all times because I never know what the challenge will be. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Gregory, Absolutely! Students want to and need to know how applicable the concepts are. Once they learn that they are applicable to their career, there is an automatic attachment. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi David, Just as students learn from guest speakers. We as instructors learn things from guest speakers as well. Whenever an HR person comes to speak to my job search class, I certainly pick up pointers too. Guest speakers are great for everyone. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi John, It is always a nice icebreaker to start off with an introduction. This is a great bonding period. You find those who have things in common with others. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Terry, It is harsh! There are times though where it is necessary. I've done it, and it has made better students of these disruptive students. Some students must be put in their place. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Lev, Course relevancy is certainly a good way to capture students attention. As long as students understand how the course is applicable to the workplace, they tend to want to absorb all there is you have to share. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Tonya, Believe or not, there are some students that are looking for us as educators to mess up, therefore, we must walk the walk and talk the talk at all times. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi William, Sometimes dismissing the student from the class until the next day is not a bad idea. The student gets an opportunity to think about things and to regain control after hopefully calming down. The next day, the student appears to be a lot more rational. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Brenna, Great activity! I also like to bring in want ads pertaining to various careers, and I like to talk money with my students. Students get excited when you start to talk money. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Herb, Favoritism is certainly frowned upon in the classroom. We should treat all students the same. What is good for one, is good for all. Fairness will earn an instructor great respect and credibility. Patricia

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