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 Renee, Preparation is key to reduce anxiety as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Maureen, I concur! The student/instructor relationship should be kept strictly professional. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Kimberly, Super to share this with students. Most instructors have this information, but they do not share it with the students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Tracy, You are right on point! It is only fair to the students to make it crystal clear as to what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Jonathan, Great advice to newbies. Students love hearing stories as they apply to the lesson. Your students are fortunate to have you as their instructor, I am sure you are extremely knowledgeable because experience is certainly the best teacher. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Marie, Great system in place to keep up with your students as well as with yourself. Awesome job of providing immediate feedback to your students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Erica, When students see the impact on their grade, they have a visual to hold on to. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Janice, I really like this tactic as to how you put the responsibility on the student so that they have no one to blame but themselves. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Marilyn, Great system in place to ensure students have clarity as to what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Matt, Absolutely! Students develop more of a keen interest in a course if they know how the course is going to benefit them in their career. Patricia Scales

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