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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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Laurie, Great point! Don't fall down to the students level to converse, have the students rise to your level. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hello Shawn, It is important to explain to students how the exercise relates to their future professional endeavors. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Andrew, You must be true to your word with students, otherwise you will lose all credibility. Students will take you as a push over. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Andrew, What do you think icebreakers are invaluable on the first day? Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hello Edward, Nicely stated. Great elaboration. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Ben, We must encourage our students to be held accountable. Employers like accountability. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Russell, You are fair! You give your students ample opportunity to not get in trouble for cheating. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Carl, The partnership usually works well when you pair students as you have stated. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hello Christine, I can tell you get things done a head of time. Keep up the good work! Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Margaret, Lucky you! What a great way to blend the ages. I hope things continue to work well for you. Patricia

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