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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Interacting with students

Hi Lori, Very big of you to evaluate yourself and want to make the necessary change to have better interaction with all students. As instructors, we have to take it upon ourselves to make a point to interact with EVERY student. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Tabitha, I agree! Following up with student assignments is a sure way to hold your students accountable. They should be reprimanded if they do not do the work. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Bill, When you know that you gave it your all and all to provide clarity and share knowledge with the students, you cannot beat yourself up. Some students will try to put the blame on you, but you have to not accept that and know deep down in your heart, you gave it your everything. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Patricia, Awesome idea! It seems like when we relate things to money, students understand better. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Michelle, We truly need more educators like you. It is obvious from students and peers alike whenever you love what you do! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Rose, Absolutely! Do not deviate on rules. Students will lose all respect for you, if you do not enforce rules. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Trinidad, I like how you want your students to be just as good as you are! Repetitious is a great method to utilize to promote perfection. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi John, Using PowerPoint presentations, role playing, case studies, scenarios, etc. are alo great methods to use to promote interest and variety. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Lisa, Age is only a number! I was 23 when I started in the industry, and my age was not an issue. I demonstrated, professionalism, confidence, knowledge, and firmness at all times. I gave my students what they needed professionally and educationally. I acted and looked the part of a professional. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Michelle, Absolutely! We need to be the professionals that we want our students to become. Patricia Scales

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