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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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Monica, There is a big difference between being friendly with you students than being friends with them. We are not their buddy! Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Robby, Guest speakers are very motivating. Students get to hear what you have been telling them from someone else. Guest speakers help validate things. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Michael, This is a sure way to get the student's attention. Whenever this occurs, the student is typically engaged for the duration of the period because he or she doesn't want to be caught off guard again. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Annette, I do this all the time. I randomly call on students to answer questions. This is a good method to help keep students attentive. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Melissa, I like it! Enthusiasm is contagious! Whenever the instructor has enthusiasm most students will catch it because it is so contagious! I like your excitement. You energized me just from reading your response. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Robby, You have it! Preparation is key! Students know when you are unprepared. Everything goes wrong when you are unprepared. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Mark, Most of the time the angry student simply wants to vent. We must listen attentively without any interruptions, as mentioned, this normally calms the waters. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Scott, We are role models, and we should lead by example in all areas. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Raquel, What games do you play? Games are always exciting to students. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Holt, Great suggestion made about volunteering! Volunteering adds great impressiveness to a resume. About how many of your students actually do volunteer? Patricia

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