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 Lawrence, I concur! Most of our students need continuous encouragement. We have to be some of our students biggest cheerleader. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Danielle, You are very thorough with making course requirements clear. I like how you do not have the students read the syllabus, you read with them so that everyone fully understands. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Joel, When there is a long for something, especially your career, you do it extremely well! I absolutely LOVE teaching! Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Jennifer, I also make it a point daily to have small talk with all of my students. Students enjoy it and feel a sense of importance whenever the instructor interacts with them. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Susan, Making things real for students is always exciting and interesting. You got me thinking, and I am a buiness person. I can see how this one question generated great interest/excitement for your dental students. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Alethea, Great eye opener for students. Some students are solely wrapped up in getting the "A", with little value placed on knowing the skill. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Sharon, There is nothing like meshing fun with learning! I like your idea! Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Trina, I like your attitude! I do not care how bad a person is, there is some GOOD in that person. Focus on the good. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Justin, Cell phones must be taken into consideration as a tool that is being utilized for cheating. I have them clear the desk of everything, including cell phones and water bottles. Patricia

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Lawrence, Absolutely! Change has to come from the individual. Patricia

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