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 Chris, What kind of blurred line have you witnessed? Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Mark, Students really want to know how can it help them for their future. As long as they know this answer, they are generally excited about the course because the understand the benefits. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Robert, We must make it a point to reach all three types of learners. It appears you do a great job in this area. We do not want to slight any student. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Darrell, Preparation is a must! It helps minimize anxiety. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi David, Stories are definitley an attention getter. Students love to hear about stories. Examples make the course seem so much more pratical. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Carol, Excitement begins with the instructor! It is definitely contagious! The students will certainly catch the excitement. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Caren, A line has to be drawn. Students must know that they have one role and one role only and that is the student's role. The instructor must know their role as well. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Robert, How do you go about maintaining a professional image? Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Peggy, Preparation is key! I also like to introduce myself as well. The introductions really allow sometime for bonding. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Herb, How do you go about reducing instructor anxiety? For my classes I thoroughly prepare, which minimizes anxiety to almost nothing. Patricia

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