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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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Tyson, I have witnessed it for over 22 years, if you give respect to students, they will in turn give you respect. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Lawrence, I can tell you motivate your students, and you geniunely care about them. Keep up the good work! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Chris, We must lead by example. I have been in the career college for over 22 years, and I have discovered that a lot of our students do not know the difference between club wear and professional wear. We must teach by dressing professionally ourselves. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Melissa, We live and learn. Once instructors feel the embarrassment and frustration from not being prepared, most of them will get their act together quickly. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Katherine, I too use the same approach. I like to use different examples as they apply to on the job setting. Students really tend to get it when a GOOD example is used to help them see the point. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Jessica, At my institution, we have a caveat, which is unless there is an extenuating circumstance, but appropriate documentation must be provided as proof. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Samuel, I too take the same approach. I tell my students all the time, that I have given them what they need to be successful on the test, quiz, assignment, project, etc., but the rest is totally left up to them to pass and do well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Holly, Some students are more likely to open up more in a smaller setting. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Ronald, Students get real excited once they know what they are learning will be utilized in the workplace. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Ashlee, Students enjoy hearing real-life examples applicable to the real world. Patricia Scales

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