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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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Ninette, Guest speakers are priceless! Students enjoy guest speakers, and students become really inspired and motivated after hearing guest speakers. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Sharena, Students have a better understanding when they can see what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jamilya, Great way to provide clarity! Everyone benefits for Q&A sessions, even if it is nothing more than confirming the way they understand it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Tracy, I concur! Students get really interested/excited when we relate learning to the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Kathryn, When you hold students accountable they pay more attention to their assignments. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Patricia, Absolutely! Students should always regard you as their superior, if not problems will occur. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Alexcia, I agree! Keep the student/instructor relationship strictly professional. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Mary, Nicely stated! The student/instructor relationship should be strictly business. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Larry, Life is a learning process. I consider myself as a life-long learner. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Rose, Do not let the mistake part scare you. If you make a misake, so what? You are human. Correct the mistake and move forward. Patricia Scales

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