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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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Michelle, It sounds like you are a very prepared instructor. It is important to have photocopies made a day in advance because you never know what can happen to the copier or printer. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Meg, It is human nature to have mixed emotions on the first day. As instructors, we need to make sure the ending is super excited and very positive. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Kathleen, You really grab the students attention whenever you focus on the real world. The love to hear about real world experiences. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Robert, You have to learn each student. Once you determine a student's strength. You need to utilize their strength to their benefit. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Diana, Whenver students look the part of their profession. They feel good about themselves. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Ted, Money instantly gets a student involved, interested, and excited. Students want to know about the potential earnings. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hello Michelle, Great! I love your open door policy. We have to show our students that we are there for them, and it seems like you do that. Keep up the good work! Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Alexis, Sharing examples with students is always good. Students tend to do better and become excited, if examples are shared. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hello Pamela, Super, you do a variety of things to get your students involved. With the various methods, I am sure you reach your students. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Mark, Students enjoy and love to hear success stories of graduates. Our placement person always shares students success stories. Patricia

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