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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Managing angry students

Hi Ramon, Listening is paramount. The angry student will calm themselves if you simply listen to them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Alan, I agree! Guest speakers add a lot of flavor to a course! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Brian, Super ways to share course relevancy! I love having graduates as guest speakers and as coworkers; this serves as a great way to motivate current students! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Rebecca, I concur! This is a great way for students to have ownership. When a student feel they have ownership, they will become involved. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Jeremy, If you ever see a sign of frustration on this type of student's face or any student's face confront the student. For some students they feel it is easier to quit than to ask a question. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Cynthia, I agree! I also love to do hands-on activities with my student for engagement. You should also try scenarios, case studies, role playing, mock learning, and games. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Anthony, I love your perspective! I can tell you want to be the best possible. You are the type of instructor I would love to help mold. Being a 25-year veteran, I always try to look for more improvement for myself. We can always get better. I love your humble attitude!!! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Laura, I love having students do projects that will help them better understand their career as it pertains to the workplace. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Kizmit, I agree! Scenarios serve as a great way to help the students prepare for the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Martha, Guest speakers are priceless, and they add great flavor to any course. Students want to hear about the real world; guest speakers can give them an ear full about the real world. Patricia Scales

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