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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Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Herbert, I love your attitude! You have the attitude that will build strong professional relationships with students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Cammie, I concur! The instructor really sets the tone for the class! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Antonio, You know the material! Prepare! You many even want to try to mock teach to family members or other faculty to help with preparation. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Laura, You may want to try to get another proctor (personnel) so that you have another set of eyes. Also it is harder to cheat on essay questions. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Nannette, Students need to know how what they are learning in the classroom will be applied on the job. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Paige, This does not work well for every course; use this tactic in the courses that you can. Continue your approachin in billing and coding. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Monica, I like to thoroughly go over the syllabus and have a question and answer session to provide course requirements clarity. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi GERAR, You just have to reiterate to your students that you are ALWAYS there to help them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Kimberley, Preparation is key! Get with seasoned instructors for pointers, and do not stress. Just always stay a day ahead of your students, do not try to learn the entire course at one time. Use weekends to get ahead. You can do it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

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