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 examples of student work

Hi Erin, Students are more motivated and engaged when examples are shared. Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Greg, Competition can be a good thing. It motivates students to try harder. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Frank, Students love hearing our stories as they apply to the course content. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi David, All students need reassurance, motivation, encouragement, and guidance. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Joseph, Students really need to know how the course is going to benefit them in order to get buy in from the students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi David, I like that rule. Students will certainly share with you more than you ever wanted it to know. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kevin, So true! Our students do not need more friends. They need role models that they can emulate. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Crystal, I try to help my students see every situation as to how it will relate to the workplace and would that type of behavior be tolerated or would you handle the situation as such. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jana, Students love hearing success stories, especially of graduates. Success stories are very motivating, simply because of people succeeding. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Ramon, Students love deviating from the norm of lecture. Students enjoy group activities, hands-on activities, scenarios, role playing, field trips, guest speakers, etc. Patricia Scales

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