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 Challenging Students

Hi Donald, As educators, we must be an effective listener. You're right, sometimes students just want you to simply listen. Listening is extremely important in the education arena. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Gary, What an awesome response! As educators, we must ensure that what is good for the goose is good for the ganda. We must be fair, no matter what. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hello Anthony, I like how you allow each set of students to play off their strengths to the opposite set. Great work! Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Donald, You are right, it is a big difference knowing how to do something and knowing how to teach it. Own up to your mistakes and move forward. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Peter, I know, join the crowd. Keep plucking! Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Gary, Nicely addressed! You are on point, as long as you learn from your mistakes that is the most important lesson. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Peter, Gen Y is a different breed. We have to continue to work our hardest with this generation. Remember if you make an impact on one student's life, then teaching is worth every minute. I am sure you have impacted a million! Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hello Sabrina, Being prepared makes everything easier, and your day does go by a lot smoother. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Sabrina, The moment you determine that a situation is beyond your scope, you need to immediately find management. Management should take the situtation to a differt level. The most important thing is that you are trying to provide help. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Joshula, It is always good to pick an experienced person's brain so that you can learn from them. This written assignment is a good idea. Patricia

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