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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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Angelina, I am sure you have noticed both items are unspoken you have listed. Professionalisim is judged by our actions (unspoken) as well as being verbally expressed. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Barbara, It seems really serious to students whenever a signature has to be secured. They understand what they just went over is of the utmost importance. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Al, I agree! Students do not want to be told anything from you as the instructor if you have befriended them. They look at you as one of them and not as their instructor. The respect has diminished. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi David, Yes, our students need something that they can refer to and be constantly reminded by. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Gail, You're right! It is the instructor's job to fully manage the classroom. The classroom should be an environment that is conducive to learning. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Louise, It sounds like you have sat in one of my classes. I use the same approach, and students love it. It is an approach that is very up lifting and positive. Students are really pumped to believe that they will only succeed, and this is what we want. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Anthony, How thorough! I am sure your students really appreaciate you being so detail-oriented. You go above and beyond for your students. Most instructors tell students to jot down deadlines. I like how you incorporate a calendar-oriented version of the course schedule. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Mariann, I love utilizing this approach! Students really get it whenever an example can be shared. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Timothy, How do you go about making course requirements clear for your students? Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Kevin, Absolutely! Get with the seansoned instructors, they can teach you the tricks of the trade! Patricia

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