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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Customer Service

Hi Patricia, It means more to a student when they feel as though they have a say in their education. They are really the most important people in the building. Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Zedeva, I like what you do to prepare yourself to reduce anxiety. You can do it! Continue to put forth great effort. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Cecilia, We certainly must be the role model that we want our students to become. Students need us to model professionalism. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Harmony, Guest speakers are priceless, and they have a lot to offer to our students. It is good for our students to hear from other professionals other than us all the time. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Anne, Absolutely! Students understand the importance when they know how the course affects them in the workplace. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Hayvelises, I concur! I also like to show a student an average example as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Daniel, These are thorough ways to make course requirements clear. I love how you explain things from the perspective of the employer. Students need to know that employers are not going to play with them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Timothy, I can see how this can be fun. I like how you take control and require your students to draw the heart and not trace it. I see a lot of imagery in your explanation. I am sure your students produce some great looking art. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Deb, Distance is key when there is a student/instructor relationship involved. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Jennifer, You are right! We need to find out how each student learns best so that we can be more effetive when teaching our students. I try to include all the types of learners in my explanation of a concept. Patricia Scales

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