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 Larry, I like how you are ready for your students based on programs as to how classes pertain to math. What a great way to be proactive. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Cecelia, Making establishments on Day 1 is a must. Students need to know from the very beginning that you are serious about your profession, and you truly want them to succeed. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Shannon, Clarity produces better results. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Christopher, Quality is everything! We must set the standards high for our students. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Alex, Keep it fair and simple, give students what they earn. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Katie, You are right! Our responsibilities at all levels should be taken extremely serious. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Christine, Showing examples is such a super motivator. Seeing is believing. Most students need to visualize in order to fully grasp things. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Rickey, When students understand the benefit of mastering the skill as to how it can help them either professionally and/or personally, they have a genuine interest. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Karen, Boundaries must be established in a student/teacher relationship. When students learn that they are no boundaries, one thing leads to another...not good. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Steven, Absolutely! Once students see the benefits of mastering the skill, they are sold. Patricia

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