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 instructor anxiety

Hi Melissa, Great response! Preparation is key! At least when you are prepared, you really are less nervous. Do the very best you can, and perfect it along the way. Experience is really the best teacher. The more you do it, the better you will become. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Shaun, I agree! Instructors have to be sharp in all areas not just academia to deal with students. Our students have a ton of personal problems, and we have to point them in the right direction to get help so that we can keep them as students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi AnnaMarie, I have been teaching for over 23 years, and I always make it a point to become even better. I preach to my students, I do not care how good you are, you can become better...I try to live by this as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Mark, Nicely responded to! Consistency and fairness are key! Treat all students the same so that no one has anything to complain about. Favoritism is frowned upon even at the collegian level. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Karen, We all have these type students. I tend to do as you do, go near them, or I will give them the stare so that they know they need to be quiet. If all else fail I do have a firm private conversation with these type of students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Anna, Consistency is key, and simplicity makes everyone's life easier. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Debra, Securing a signature is a great way to hold the students accountable. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Elisa, You do a great job of making sure students fully understand what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi James, Mistakes will happen! Try to avoid them at all cost, but when they do happen, learn from each. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Petya, What a great way to go above and beyond by giving up your break to make sure your students are taken care of. It is always good to let your students know how much you really care. Patricia Scales

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