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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Student Retention

Hi William, Some students do have a change of interest. I deal with these on a case-by-case basis. There are some students that really need your instituion, and then there are other students who can make it at any 4-year university. You have to know your students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi William, I love it! We have to be our students biggest cheerleaders. We must cheer them on daily. Do we as instructors get tired? Of course, but we have to regain our energy level. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi David, I agree! Listening is paramount! Sometimes the student simply needs to get things off of their chest. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Jiba, As instructors we should want to get to know our students. Relationship building is important. Remeber, to keep the relationship strictly professional. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Ramondo, I concur! Guest speakers are priceless, and they help in more ways than one. They certainly help bring book theory to real life. Guest speakers speak from actual experience. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Darrren, Sharing personal experiences/stories as they apply to the course content is very exciting for students. Students want to hear how things really are in the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Jeremy, I love the motivation. All students love being placed on what I call the "Wall of Hall of Fame". It makes you very proud when your work is on display. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi John, Changing from slides to another teaching method is generally welcomed by students. Students enjoy group activities, role playing, scenarios, case studies, field trips, guest speakers, etc. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Mary, Role playing is really enjoyed by students because it makes learning feel real. Role playing will be various scenarios they will encounter in the workplace. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Carolyn, I think students helping each other is great! Sometimes students can explain a concept differently from the instructor, and the student gets it. Patricia Scales

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