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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Interacting with students

Hi David, Give them instructions and allow them to explore. Most students will get you if they need help. If you see that they are doing something wrong intervene, otherwise give them their space. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Bo, The portal is an awesome tool! It is the way for the teaching world! As educators we should always lead by example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Joseph, Yes, most professionals like telling others what they do. Get a guest speaker so that they can share valuable information with your students. Most students thoroughly enjoy guest speakers. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Edgar, Awesome idea! It is right there for them in black and white. They can't use the excuse that they did not know. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Sonya, I love how you make standards high for your students. We really get from our students what we expect. Students understand the benefit of the course when they learn how the course can help them either personally or professionally. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Rick, Great points made! Guest speakers are so useful in many areas! Guest speakers bring book theory to real life. They can be very motivating and inspiring. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi David, You continue to be enthusiastic and cheer on even the disinterested students. Some students are simply not going to buy in, but you keep motivating and encouraging. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Stacy, You are right, these are great tools to help you improve as an instructor. I have even heard of some instructors asking particular questions at the end of the course to gain self improvement. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Kimberley, I love to involve active learning by having students do some type of hands-on activity that pertains to the lesson. Students love it when they are actively involved. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Sean, That's the sermon to keep preaching. You have to work for what you want. Patricia Scales

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