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 Charles, I get a few of these too, where they have lacked in their home environment, and they simply do not know any better. These type students are what I call diamonds in the rough. I take these students under my wind and give them great guidance. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Rick, Enthusiasm begins with the insructor for the classroom setting. Enthusiasm is also a trickle down effect. When you are excited about the course, students can tell, and they become excited. Keep being enthusiastic! Enthusiasm is such a positive charateristic. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Alfredo, Big mistake! It sounds like you have learned from this mistake, and you do not plan on making this mistake again. Preparation is key for any course you teach. Always review the materail and be ready. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Eric, You are right! Our students do come from different backgrounds and walks of life, and each student should be handled individually. The classroom must always be a place that is conducive to learning. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Michael, Normally, explaining things in a way that are more realistic, students generally get the concept, and they are more interested in practical situations. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Gabriel, What a neat way to get students interested and involved in culinary school. I like the thoughts that are planted in the students' minds. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Gary, Aren't you very proud whenver you had impact turning a student into a star student? This makes teaching worth every minute! Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi James, Absolutey, make it know up front what are the expectations. You generally get from students what you expect. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Kristen, I like it how accesible you are to your students. Continue to make yourself available to the students. I can tell based on your response, you are a very approachabel instructor. Keep up the great work! Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hello Michael, Why do you feel as though this is important information to the students? Patricia

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