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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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Peggy, Students love having an example to go by. Visual promotes for better understanding. Students get it when they can see it. Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi John, There are plenty of free hands-on activities on the computer. Students really enjoy interactive type assignments. Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Theodore, It sounds like you all are such a close-knit group. I can tell that you geniunely care about your students, and you want to see them do well. When a relationship has been established with students, they will do everything in their power not to disappoint you. Continue to graduate students and let them know you are truly there for them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi David, Listening is crucial. We need to fully listen to our students without interruptions. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Ronald, Students feel more responsible when they are allowed to take owership of their situation. We have to help them learn how to be great problem solvers. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Edward, We have to be of great service to both our students as well as to the employers who hire our students. Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi James, Instructors certainly play a vital role in the student's education. We as instructors truly have time invested in our students, therefore we typically know our students better than any other personnel. Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi James, The truth is the best approach. I have learned over the years do not sugar coat anything, tell students exactly the way it is. Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Billie, Great idea! It will also make the class more interesting if you allowed the students to share their essays. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Scott, It is important for students to understand the why behind everything that they do. When students understand the why, they have a better understanding as to what is going on. Patricia Scales

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