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 Hossai, You are right! A line has to be drawn so that they know they are the students, and you are the instructor so that level of respect is given. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Francine, You have it! Students do not need another friend, they need a professional role model that they can look up to. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Autumn, I concur! We should be the professional that we want our students to become. Let's be positive role model material for our students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Jessica, It is good to evaluate yourself. Continue to do those things that worked, and make changes to things that did not work. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Nazi, Consistency and preparation are key factors to being a successful instructor. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Michael, It is important to have a professional rapport with your students. Students are more comfortable with you if you have developed a relationship with them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Mary, I firmly believe that most guest speakers bring book theory to real life for our students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Joseph, You may want to jot down a list of things you want the speaker to present on instead of a list of objectives. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Jennifer, I've experienced students as such as well. These students are real hard nosed. They have to learn that their attitude will not get them good grades and after failing a time or two, they realize I better change my ways or else I am not going to ever graduate. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Ron, Great way to grab students attention is to show them something that they are totally unfamiliar with. Patricia Scales

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