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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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Kym, You certainly make students aware. They should not have any excuses. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Aaron, Your students certainly are in for no surprises. You have what I think or very legitimate reasons. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Rufus, Dollars bring on great excitement! Super approach! Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Michael, What a great way to get the students accustom to each other. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Patricia, I've even used students that had a similar problem to talk to the student who was wanting to quit. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Michael, Yes, be professional, yet firm. The student will tend to become humble. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Rodney, Anytime you mention money, especially if they can see money mentioned in writing, students automatically become really interested. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Rodney, It is good when the students can see if he/she did it, then I can do it too! Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hello Rodney, Once you have listened, and you can make the student see your perspective from a real world standpoint, this tends to be most effective. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Rodney, Your image should speak for itself. Professional is the only acceptable way. Patricia

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