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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Managing angry students

Hi Brenda, I like how you tactfully and carefully handle the angry student. You use a very calming demeanor. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Angela, I like how you evenly distribute your students so that effective learning can take place. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Deb, Great response! All students matter and should be interacted with. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Sara, We need to make a point to interact with ALL students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Kay, Instructors tend to be more effective when one-on-one is involved. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Debra, I like how you poise questions to the student so that they can understand the responsiblity falls upon them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Taunya, Students need to be put at ease when they are to do an assignment. Sharing examples decreases apprehension. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi McKenzie, Students love it when we share practical experience with them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi David, Seeing is believing. Sharing examples is very motivating and add clarity. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Catherine, You go above and beyond by providing an additional handout. I am sure your students appreciate your thoroughness. Patricia Scales

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