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 Alethea, Students need to know that we are there for them. We truly should have our students success at heart. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Carrie, "Sticking it out" is important for students to realize. Anything worth having is worth working for. Guest speakers definitely should be added to students network. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Joel, Students need and want real-life examples so that they can understand what's going on in the workforce. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Michael, Students like the tactile aspect of learning. We have to do all we can to keep our students busy. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi James, Students are definitely motivated and interested whenever the "why" can be answered. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Carrie, Students are motivated and more interested once they find out the instructor's credentials. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Cenita, The two certainly should be differentiated amongst. Students should stay in their role, and instuctors should do likewise. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi James, It really gives students something positive/great to look forward to by having field trips ad guest speakers. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Cassandra, You certainly must lead by example! We must do as we ask our students to. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Douglas, Interaction certainly is a must. We need to get to know our students as much as possible so that we can provide adequate help. Patricia

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