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 buy in from students

Hi Misty, The adult learner wants to know how various concepts relate to their career. Every chance we get in the classroom to show relationship to course content and the workplace we should take full advantage of it. Students tend to get it if they can see how it relates. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Patricia, I am sure they would understand this question. It is plain and simple, they may act like they don't understand, but they get it. Students must learn how to take responsibility for their own action. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Kimberly, Certainly, the classroom is very unpredictable, and we as educators must be able to adjust quickly. No two days are ever the same in the classroom. Instructors must have great flexibility. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Caren, It is so much more effective whenever concepts can be taught pertaining to real-world experience. Students tend to get it whenever practical concepts are taught. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Carmen, Absolutely! We must pratice what we preach! Lead by example! Do as I do! Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Ted, Great points made! Students are more at ease after being shown an example. By being shown an example, students have a better idea as to what is expected. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi David, Students certainly appreciate it whenever examples are shown. Students tend to understand better what is expected of them when examples are shared. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Leon, Connection is key. We need as many positives to help combat retention because retention is certainly a constant battle. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi David, How ambitious of you! This is certainly three fold! Students are benefiting from your presence because you can help them. I am sure you are helpful to the instructor, and you are certainly seeing how a colleague teaches. Super! Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Olga, Great idea! I like how this binder is shared with students on the very first day. Students know exactly what is required of them, and they can get a jump start on their projects. Patricia

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