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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Showing examples of student work

Hi Susan, Students are definitely encouraged by being shown examples. Things seem to be a lot clearer to students after being shown an example. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Bruce, Distance is vitally important! Students should have boundaries established by the instructor. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Charlin, You're right! Students should definitely want to emulate the image we project once they enter the professional world. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Jonathan, I concur as well. Students need to learn how to be held accountable. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Deborah, Nicely stated! Great example! The chain of command should always be respected, followed, and abided by. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Vickie, Absolutely! Networking is essential. It still is a lot as to who you know. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Reginald, Students monitor us in every respect. We have to be careful about our actions at all times. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Amie, In the classroom the relationship should be strictly professional, and instructors do not need to have a personal relationship with students off campus either. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Bridgie, Students need to and expect to have a thorough review of the syllabus on Day 1. Rules should be shared on Day 1 as well. Patricia

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Motivating Students to have Good Attendance

Hi Jeanne,

You need to have a private firm converstation with these students. Try to determine why they are always late and help problem solve.

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