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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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Claudia, When students have an interest in what they are researching, they are more excited about completing the assignment. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Alejandro, When we make learning apply to the real world students have a keen interest. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jennifer, Students like knowing how the course will apply to their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Heinz, I agree! Students do not need another buddy. They need a role model. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Claudia, Preparation is key! As instructors we have to do what we can to reach our students, try new tricks. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Rosy, This will always be the case where you have students to perform at different levels, but as a professional you must treat everyone the same, otherwise the favortisim card will be played, which is not good. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Rebecca, When you make a mistake and learn from it, this can be the best form of teaching. You are right, own up to your mistkes and move on. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Craig, Students should realize in order to get out the mess they are in (money, job, etc.), they need a better job, therefore they should want to complete their education. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Kimberly, Great point to make to students who shift blame. I like how you handled this, and you are right, this has to be handled with great tact and concern. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Amina, When you question the student, and they do not know the answer, they tend to become more focused. Patricia Scales

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