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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Managing angry students

Hi Terry, Listening is key! Sometimes students just want to be listened to. Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Mitchell, I concur! Guest speakers are like a breath of fresh air to the students and instructors alike. It is awesome when the guest speaker reinforces concepts you have taught. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Susan, Students love to have fun while learning. Learning really does stick when students are having fun. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Hugo, Things are clearer to students when they can see what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Antoinette, You are definitley on the right track! Bring life into the classroom. I also like to role play and go on field trips as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Scott, I like to let my students know how the course will benefit them in their career to get buy in from them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Diana, Great pointers to minimizing anxiety. Preparation is key! Great confidence is built from being prepared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Jessica, Listening is a must. Students really do feel like we geniunely care about them when we listen to them. A student does not care how much you know until they know how much you care. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Managing angry students

Hi Diane, Listening is key! Students feel a sense of importance when they are listened to. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Cynthia, I can see why your students were so excited about this assignment. I got excited just from reading it because this is exactly what they will encounter in the real world. Students love it when we make learning applicable to the real world. Patricia Scales

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