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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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Rauslyn, Guest speakers are the abosolute best. Students are truly moved by guest speakers. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Lawrence, This generation is a challenge. We must give them everything we have to help them blossom into a true professional. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Deward, Consistency is key, and enforcing the policy is a must. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Jesse, I concur! Well stated. The ball is in their court, it is up to them to do what they want to with the ball. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Dr. Makia, This has been my experience as well. We have to teach these students lessons, and show them for every choice their is a consequence. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Teresa, Absolutely! Studennts like to be kept active, and they enjoy variation. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Heidi, You tend to get better focus and results from students when they fully understand how the course can help them professionally/personally. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Cristy, Easy fix, have a no cell phone policy on in the classroom. We have implemented this at my institution, and it works beautifully. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Jamie, Pull students into the lecture. I like to hear from my students just as they like to hear from me. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Rebecca, Students enjoy hearing and learning from applicable life examples. Patricia Scales

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