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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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi James, Prparation is key! Remember, you are always ready, therefore don't be nervous. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Michael, Humor is a nice icebreaker and is good for all. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Courtney, That's right, we should be the professionals that we want our students to become because they really do emulate us. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Steven, I concur! It is fine to be friendly toward yours students but not their friends. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Janet, You certainly have the right mindset! Students look up to us as professionals, and we should act accordingly. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Nashon, That's right, we should show our students what professionalisim is all about so that they have a great role model to imitate. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi James, Boundaries must be established with students. The instructor/student relationship should be strictly professional in nature. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Vickie, You are definitely on point! As instructors, we must lead by example. We should be the professional that we want our students to become. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Kirsten, Nicely stated! An experienced teacher can be one of your best resources to learn teaching strategies/pointers from. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Janice, It is good to know that you want to be even more effective! I have been teaching for more than 23 years, and I still change things up a bit. Patricia Scales

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