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 Cheryl, Excitments starts with the instructor. Excitement is a trickle down effect. Generally, when the instructor is excited, the students become excited. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Sandra, Yes. No one seems to be put on blast because everyone is participating. Good idea! Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Michael, It is good to let our students know that we are far from perfect as well. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Rick, Please explain this model. How do your students take to the model? Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Rick, This is a nice icebreaker. It sounds like you have this under control and know how to divert the students back to the lesson. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Todd, You must be careful not to make it too personal, otherwise the students will look upon you as a friend and not an instructor. This is a fine line. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Ernest, Students like to know what they are working toward is attainable, and by having guest speakers they get the belief that they can succeed as well. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Chanel, Remember, the instructor/student relationship should be strictly professional. Befriending a student sends out the wrong message any way you look at it. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Sandra, Students need and want to be managed. The environment should be one that is conducive for learning to take place. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Randy, Students really do need to know how various concepts that are to be learned will be used on the job. Once students know the benefit of different concepts, they automatically buy in to the course. Patricia

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