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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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Russell, I love your perspective! Making learning look easy is a super way to motivate and encourage students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Lori, I agree! The environment has to be one that is professional and one that is conducive for effective learning to take place. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Rebecca, I never enter my classroom without greeting my students. As a sign of respect I always greet my students in a cheerful manner. Students are more comfortable with you when you take the time to greet them. The small things help with retention as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Bruce, Nicely stated! Sometimes it just means more to some students coming from someone else other than the instructor. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Kristine, What great tactics to utilize to get to know your students and to determine if they are grasping the information are not. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Daniel, Nicely stated! It is definitely the instructor's responsibilty to create an environment for effective learning to take place. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Lawrence, The more you teach, the more comfortable you will become. For some confidence is gained over time. I have known others to walk into class on Day 1 with great confidence. Each instructor is different. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Wanda, Great way to reel students back into the lecture. No one likes being caught off guard. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Michael, It is good for students to know that what they are learning in the classroom will be applied in the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Gloria, What a great document to share with students. Your students should have no excuse of not knowing what needs to be submitted. Patricia Scales

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