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 Tim, No one knows it all, but you need to be a guru in your subject matter so that you believe in yourself and your students believe in you. Confidence is key! Knowledge is a must! Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Marie, I can tell you care about your students, and you want to get to know your students. Students love knowing that the instructor cares. Yes, it is vitally important to treat all students the same. Favoritism is definitely frowned upon. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Stormy, Students enjoy hearing about one's success that sat in the same seat they are sitting in. Graduate guest speakers are the absolute best. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Laura, Wow! What a great hands-on exercise for your student to learn from. I am sure your students get it, and they enjoy this hands-on activity. Super way to generate excitement and buy in from your students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Kris, Nice break from the norm. Students like having another teaching aid other than just plain old lecture. Students enjoy field trips, guest speakers, simulations, scenarios, case studies, hands-on activities, etc. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Charles, I love the analogy. You are right on point! What a great example. Everyone certainly plays a role when it comes to customer service in the educational setting. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Marketa, You are right! The more experienced you are, the less nervous you are. Preparation is key, and preparation will help minimize nervousness. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Heather, Reputation is everything! You always want your school to be represented well. As educators we need to always exemplify professionalism. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Christa, Students really do watch instructors in every way. We should be the professional that we want our students to become. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi John, Students want to and need to know how the information is going to help them in the real world. Provide this information to them. Keep the class interesting and exciting by utlizing technology, hands-on activities, field trips, guest speakers, etc. Patricia Scales

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