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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Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Katherine, I agree! Having a rapport with students is very important. Most students will really open up to you and will do whatever needs to be done to not disappoint you because you have established a relationship with them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Kelli, You can really sympathize and empathize with your students because you were a nontraditional student. I am sure you can really relate to your students and be a super motivator to them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Nancy, Guest speakers are priceless! I like how you find resourceful guest speakers as they have expertise in the subject matter. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Rae Lynne, Great idea! Have you tried simply removing the ring leader from the class? Do not allow some students or one student to disrupt the whole class. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Theresa, I concur! Adult students want to know the value of everything that they do. They want to know that the assignments are beneficial. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Debra, Students do not like it when instructors do not follow up on their assignments. This is a good way to damage your reputation. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Shannon, Great techniques to utilize to hold students attention. I like to be as energetic as possible to trigger attention as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Bruce, I agree! Our students have a lot going on, and we must do our due diligence to keep them interested in the subject matter. A lot of hands-on activities when possible will help serve well to keep students attentive. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Cynthia, Super! I like to fully explain to the students how the course is going to help them in their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi LATONYA, I concur! Visual examples add great clarity. Patricia Scales

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