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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Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Allen, Some students are fine just with settling. We have to do as you are doing and try to get them to see that giving their best at all times is important. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Robert, Absolutely! The word will spread and students will see that you are there for them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Michelle, I agree! As a child your parents teach you if you did it, you own up to it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Deanna, We can learn from others mistakes. The sharing of mistakes and resolutions can be a good lesson for others. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Susan, One excellent example is sufficient. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Jeff, It is human nature to have the butterflies. You are right preparation is key! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Daniel, When silent students are given attention by the instructor, they seem to open up more in class. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Eric, Rapport building is important,and when students have a rapport with you they are more likely to open up to you. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi, Double coverage, I like how you do not leave it up to the students to read, you provide explanation for them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Elizabeth, It sounds like you are excited to give your students what they need in order to be successful in the workplace. Continue to produce quality graduates so that they can strive on the job. Patricia Scales

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