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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Class management for student success

Hi Wendy, Class managment is vitally important for all learners. Students want the class to be managed in a way so that effective learning can take place. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Rebecca, Guest speakers can provide extremely valuable information in various areas! They are great to have in the classroom. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Steven, I am a firm believer that the instructor's excitement is contagious to the student! Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Mariela, It sounds like you are thoroughly prepared for your classes. Preparation is key! Keep up the good work! Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Yolanda, Absolutely! There is a big difference between being friendly and being friends. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Sarah, It instills a lot of confidence in students whenever their strength is played upon. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Erik, What an awesome response! Practice what you preach! Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Kathleen, Class calendars are super! They are sure way to help keep the students on target. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi David, Excellent advice given to your students! You made some great points in your response. Sometimes we simply just need to listen to our students. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Carolina, Course requirements discussed leave no gray areas. Students need to know on Day 1 exactly what is expected of them. Patricia

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