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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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Lori, This is a great way for students to gain knowledge and also to determine how much students really know. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Danielle, The instructor/student relationship should be all about business. Students are not looking for another friend, they really need a role model to look up to. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Alan, We need to lead by example at all times. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Cynthia, You are on point! Instructors need to always carry themselves in such a way so that students give them the ultimate respect. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Gina, I concur! We need to dress professional and have a professional image overall so that students will have someone to emulate. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Richard, I understand, it goes back to not what you say, but how you say it. Continue to present everything in a positive light. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Arvice, I agree! We must lead by example and be the professional that we want our students to become. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Janean, I love your perspective. I can tell you are a true professional. Continue to strive for excellence. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Lynne, We are all human, therefore we all make mistakes. Learn from them and move on. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Bobbi, Great response! Preparation is the key to success. Patricia Scales

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