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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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Mary, Students love it when they can apply the theory learned; hands-on activities are always big with students. They get excited to do something. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Betty, Awesome speil to use to keep students motivated. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Linda, Group work and hands-on activities work well also. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Relationship with Instructors

It is crucial to have a good working relationship with other instructors. Instructors do not have to be best friends or even socialize after work hours, but a good professional working relationship is a must. Students can tell when there is tension amongst instructors. Let's lead by example and show our students what a healthy working relationship should be.

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Elizabeth, Preparation is a must! You feel much better when you are prepared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Linda, You are right! I have known some Medical Terminology instructors to have students listen to CD's to gain a better understanding/pronounciation. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Nastassia, You really do your due diligence to ensure the challenging students try to stay focused. The rest of the effort is really left up to the student. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Kelsey, Nicely stated! We have our students develop a portfolio of work samples to share with prospective employers. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Erica, You will be suprise that junvenile tactics work well with our type of students. Try what you have been doing, and I am sure it will be just as effective. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Wendy, As an instructor, I try to take every situation/scenario and relate it to the real world. Some of our students do not have a clue what it takes to be successful in the professional evironment, and I try to hone in, in this particular area. Patricia Scales

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