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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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Gerry, I am a firm believer that excitement starts from the top, such as yourself, and it is a trickle down effect. Normally if the program director is excited, the instructors will be excited, and if the instructors are excited, the students will be excited. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Mary, Absolutely! I relate everything to the workplace so that students can understand what will be expected of them. Excuses simply do not work in the workplace. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Dennis, I agree! Graduates are excellent resources to utilize in the classroom. They feel very proud when asked to speak, and respect the opportunity as being highly thought of. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Suzanne, Students really do seem to be relieved once they see an example as to what is expected of them. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Norma, They are many graduates who are successful in their field, and they will be more than willing to share their testimony with students. The testimonies are so engaging and motivating. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Ronald, It sounds like you do a fantastic job making the course requirements clear. I am sure your students appreciate how thorough you are. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Charlie, Nicely stated! We should be one of the main reasons that they are successful! Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Teresa, Many of our students really do look up to us in more ways than one. We must act as a role model in every respect. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Lisa, Having a guest speaker is a great change. Students need and enjoy variety. The guest speaker has a lot to add to any course. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi John, Most of the time you will get "I don't know", but this gives the student the cue to start paying attention. Patricia

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