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

Hello Diana, This generation of students is intrigued by technology. We have to include technology in our methods of teaching to engage this generation. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Diana, When it's etched in stone, you have an excellent audit trail. I too put my assignments in writing so that there is no gray area. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Diana, I am a 20-year veteran, and I still prepare. It does not matter how many times I've taught the course. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hello Marina, We do have our work cut out for us to keep this younger generation engaged. They are so use to getting everything on the drop of a dime. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Marina, Isn't that the truth. Sometimes as educators all we have to do is simply listen. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hello Daniel, What a good way to teach students how to manage their time. I am sure you have had students to take full advantage of such a class. Sometimes students simply just need to know how to juggle it all through time management. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hello Daniel, It sounds like you have full control over this type of discussion. I only encourage this type of discussion to instructors that can handle it. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Daniel, You are on point, much can be learned from a fellow instructor. Having insight is always a positive thing. By having insight, you know how to prepare. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Marina, There is nothing like real-world examples to peak students' interest. Students enjoy the sharing of the practical experience. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hello Marie, I am sure you have picked up some great ideas from having students brainstorm. Students need to be able visualize the end product. Patricia

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