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 George, I agree with what you tell you students. You reall do want to take advantage of one's knowledge that have been working in the field for years. Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Donald, Nip it in the bud whenver there is negativity. Always remember, negativity is cancerous! Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hello George, As an educator, being a good listener is an important characteristic. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hello Donald, Veteran instructors have great advice! Always take advantage of their many years in the profession. Trust me, they had to learn too! Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hey Donald, The know-it-alls generally, do not know as much as they think they do. Once they are called upon, and they can not answer the question correctly, they are normally humbled after this happens. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Louis, What strong adjectives to describe challenging students. They are not discriminated upon; they are a variety. We must let our students know that we have their success at heart. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Louis, You really described these unfocused students. Keep them engaged/involved so that they stay focus. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hello Eric, You were put into a situation where you had to sink or swim, and it sounds like you swam. It appears that you have really grown as an educator. Great job! Patricia

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Dealing with Challenging Students

Hi Eric, If you are fully prepared it will significantly decrease the amount of challenging students. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Richard, Absolutely, preparation is it! Preparation brings on great confidence! Patricia

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