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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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Timothy, You do an in depth job of making sure your class requirements are clear. I especially like how you make all the requirements clear on Day 1. The sooner students know, the better. You students have several reminders about due dates, super! Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Beatrice, I firmly believe that enthusiasm starts from the top. Generally, if the instructor is excited, most students will be excited. I like the idea of wearing bright colors on the first night; it definitely is an attention getter. I make it a point to wear a suit on the first day of class; I want to look the part. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Roger, I include humor that is mandated by your employer, but we are going to have fun. The WIIFM is simple in this case, they must do it if they want to stay employed with the company. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kevin, I can tell you are certainly and edutainer. You pointed out some great things in your response. We must treat our students with care because after all they are our customers, and we want them to return each day until they graduate. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Bobby, You gave an awesome response! You certainly paint the picture for your students. A picture can simply be worth a thousand words. Students are less intimidated whenever an example is shared. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Kimberly, Students need to be well informed. Being well informed does minimize complaints/confusion. Students also need to know on the first day those things you have mentioned, policies, procedures, rules, etc. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Rosalie, I utilize the syllabus as a reference tool often. I also refer my students to the syllabus whenver they poise questions and those answers can be found in the syllabus. Students need to learn how to utilize their resources. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Kimberly, Students seem to have a real interest in hands-on activities. Students really become engaged whenever they have to do something, especially if technology is involved. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Michele, We must face reality! Every student is not going to like us. What matters most is that they respect us based on our knowledge, actions, appearance, and position. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Holly, What else do you do to capture students attention? Of course, questioning them constantly keeps them focused, but I am sure you use other tactics as well. Patricia

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