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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Reducing student cheating

Hi Deborah, Having different versions of a test is very smart. Each student seated by each other will have a different test. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Janice, Your students are fortunate to have you as their instructor, there is nothing like speaking about a topic from experience. Experience is truly the best teacher. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Rafael, Great clarity is added when visuals are shared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Bruce, You do a fine job with providing clarity to your students. Day 1 is key for laying ground rules. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Katelyn, I concur! Students love to hear our stories as they apply to what we are teaching! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Janice, You are right! When students understand course relevancy, they buy into the course. Adult learners, especially must see value in the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Teresa, Students feel a sense of importance when they are listened to. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Sameerah, Absolutely!!! We have to help our students keep their eyes on the prize...Graduation/Career! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Nicholas , You have it! I can tell you put your students first! Keep up the good work! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Randall, Lay the ground rules on Day 1 and things will flow a lot smoother for you and the students, thus making all have a better experience. Patricia Scales

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