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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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Amy, I hear you loud and clear! I concur, this is very frustrating, and the student feel as though we are entitled to get them on task. I normally arrange outside class time to get the student caught up. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Amy, I had an instructor that would let us choose our own topic for various writing assignments or choose from a list of suggested topics to spark more excitement/interest. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Allison, Nicely stated! I would much rather be respected versus being liked. In a perfect world being both are great, but I would choose repect over being liked. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi George, I like it! You are definitely my kind of professional; short, sweet, and straight to the point! Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi John, Continue to be a super role model. Our students need someone to look up to professionally. I believe in being the example I want my students to become. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Marie, Our students need as much encouragement as possible. Examples are great to share with students to get them motivated on starting/completing the assignment. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Darlisa, Absolutely! Deadlines and accountability will certainly be expected of them in the workplace. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Liza, How do you get your students to see the usefulness/purpose of the course. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Leesa, Absolutely! Whenever students see that they can benefit from the course either personally and/or professionally they have a keen interest in the subject matter. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Dr. Lewis, Nicely stated! Student lose a ton of respect for you as their instructor whenever they consider you as one of their pals. Patricia

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