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 relevancy of course content

Hi Ann, Great speil to share with your students! Students need all the leg ups they can get in today's economy, and I will even include that in the speil. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Cara, It is very important to be early for class. Instructors need to show punctuality as well. As instructors, we need to get to class early so that we are ready to begin teaching on the hour. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Wilfred, Organization is key! Organization is an important factor to succeed. We must walk the walk, students imitate what we do! Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi John, I understand. I keep an example of a portfolio as well. Students like to be able to see something. Visualization makes it alot easier for most students. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Glenn, I understand the interest. What do you do to from a practical stand point to get your students excited about the course content? Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi William, Yes. Students get a sense of confidence...if they can do it, then I can do it! The goal seems real and attainable. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Julie, Nicely said! Some of life's best lessons are learned from making mistakes. It seems like when you learn from a mistake, the lessons really sticks with you. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Timothy, Change is a must to minimize cheating. It seems that some kind of way tests/quizzes leak out. I like the idea of changing tests/quizzes. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Ana, Professional distance is a must in education. Students should never mistake who is the instructor. The instructor should fully live up to the role as the instructor. Students should not be allowed to cross the line. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Marsa, Yes, as long as the work is practical and applicable students tend to want to do it because they understand the benefit of it. Patricia

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