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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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Jose, I concur! As instructors we should have very high standards for ourselves, and we should have high standards for students as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Amber, If we except our students to have a good attitude, we must have a good attitude as well. We have to be the outstanding professional that we want our students to become. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Rochelle, Awesome response! I can tell you lead by example, and you give your students everything that you have professionally. Continue to be a super role model for students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Sherry, You are definitely on target. I can tell that you are a true professional, and you serve as a role model for your students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi John, Monitoring the room is a biggie. A lot of instructors want to sit down while students are testing; this is a big mistake. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Karen, Charades should work well for the silent students. Try it! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Ladansa, Students enjoy playing educational games. Games normally get students energized. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Teresa, Retention is definitely campus wide. Everyone plays a vital role when it comes to retention. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Joseph, I concur! Family can certainly help with retention. I have seen nonsupportive family members that have hurt retention. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Jennifer , Our students need as much advice as possible. When students are advised properly they can certainly be successful. Patricia Scales

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