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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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Teresa, I hear you, and I love your perspective! You do not tolerate foolishness, and you are all about business. Continue to be a strong leader and an effective instructor Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Jeannette, When silent students feel comfortable, they will interact more with others. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Wayne, Students get comfortable with the instructor and other students through interacting. When students are comfortable with you, they tend to open up a lot more. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Jeannette, Guest speakers inspire students to believe that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Andrea, I concur! Guest speakers can bring book theory into real life happenings. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Allison, I tell students that I do not want to hear excuses, let's focus on a resolution. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Mark, I like what you do to get students to see that they are solely responsible for their own actions. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi FARZANA, I like to let my students know how the course is going to help them with their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Christopher, You are on point! Students want to know how the course is going to help them professionally. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Francis, I let my students know on Day 1 the "Why" of the course so that they understand the importance of the course from the beginning. Patricia Scales

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