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 Holli, I agree! The instructor needs to stay in their role as to instruct. Students do not need another friend; they need professional role models. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Cynthia, Students will open up more if they have a rapport with you. As educators we need to do our due diligence to get to know our students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Marketa, Examples provide great clarity. Students tend to understand better when they have a visual. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Tracy, You are right! Nicely stated! Students need to know that we genuinely care about them. We have to do all we can for our students to help them become successful. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Markia, As an instructor we have to entertain all of our students regardless of age. Students need to be engaged and as the instructor we have to think of ways to keep our students excited. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Ben, The instructor has to be in full control to promote superior customer service. Students deserve an environment in every way for effective learning to take place. Never make promises to students that you are unable to keep. The adult learner holds the instructor accountable, and accountability is a key component of impeccable customer service. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Jennifer, Great way to tie in critical thinking. Students really enjoy active learning. This gets the students started off in the right direction. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Peggy, I can tell you take your position seriously! Continue to be one of the best in your profession! Preparation is key to your success and the students' success. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Suwaid, Great points made! Guest speakers certainly add a lot of validity to the classroom. Guest speakers validate what has been taught. Students enjoy guest speakers and really respect their perspective and opinion. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Megan, You will definitely get buy in from your students if you use this example. Money normally does the trick. Great eye opener. Patricia Scales

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