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 Michael, It should be your goal to create an environment that is conducive to learning. It sounds like you have created an environment that is conducive to learning. Keep up the good work. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Hank, Being unprepared totally disrupts your day. Strive to always be prepared. Being prepared makes teaching a lot less stressful. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Peter, My favorite moto is, "a student doesn't care how much you know, until they know how much you care." Peter, continue to be a caring instructor. I am sure you have impacted many lives. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Hank, Keep up the good working by helping your students. Students really appreciate a helpful instructor. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Michael, We must be able to communciate effectively with our students. As mentioned, communication is a two way process. Michael, continue to converse with your students. Your students really do appreciate you talking to them. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi George, I have found younger adults to be challenging as well. What type of challenges have you noticed from the younger adults? Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Michael, You do run across those students who simply do not care. As an instructor continue to work with these students so that they can see the big picture, and more importantly continue to challenge them. You will be the instructor they remember. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi George, Including the relationship to the real world is definitely a way to get students interested and involved. Students love to know how whatever they are learning will relate to the real world. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Mike, Based on your energy level, students can determine if you enjoy teaching the course. Always stay enthusiastic. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi John, You must be a guru in your given subject matter. Preparation is key. Patricia

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