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 buy in from students

Hi Doree, Our students need as much reinforcement as possible. They need an abundance of practice to validate they know what they are doing. When students are successful, they typically buy in. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Maurice, We must take care of our students. We have to make sure that their every need is met. As an eduational institution we must give our students the tools to be successful. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Amy, I love it! Students need to be ensured as to where they stand grade wise. Continue to encourage and motivate your students. Our students need us. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Robbi, This is a great exercise to test students analytical skills. It also acts as a great discussion exercise. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Aretha, You are right! You must believe in yourself as an instructor! Confidence is key as well as preparation. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Devin, I agree! Students really do appreciate us when they begin their career! Teaching has many of the same lessons as parenting. Students will understand it all at some point!!! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Danny, You are a true role model/professional. Continue to lead by example and continue to be the professional that you want your students to become. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Jeffrey, You are on point! Guest speakers bring book theory to real life! Students love guest speakers. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi George, Yes, graduate guest speakers are the absolute best because they speak from experience based on having attend the same institution as your current students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Mina, You have it! Students love being invovled. You use a vareity of teaching methods to reel your students in. I also love having guest speakers and taking my students on field trips when the opportunity allows me to do so. Patricia Scales

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