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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Student Retention

Hi Deborah, So true! We all play a vital role when it comes to retaining students. It is a challenge each day we face in this industry. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Erin, Smart thinking! Age is only a number, show them that you are a mature knowledgeable professional instructor, and you are not there to befriend them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi To-Mei, As an instructor we certainly how to be very versatile because we encounter students with varied abilities. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Karen, I agree! We need to hold our students accountable and check their work. No one likes to do anything and it not get acknowledged. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Jill, I like how you end this type of situation on a very positive note! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Tammy, This normally gets the inattentive students attention so that they know they need to begin to pay attention. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Daniel, You are right! On the first day the instructor needs to address how the course will help them in their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Cheryl, You are right, there should not be any excuses. You do a fine job of ensuring your students know exactly what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Clare, Students have a whole different respect for a course when they understand how the course applies to their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Daisy, Tangible learning is good for students. They get excited if they can feel/touch it. Patricia Scales

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