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 Students Active Learners

Hi Brian, Students really do retain the information when they are having fun while learning. Games are an effective teaching tool. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Jason, Performance is key, and standards should never be lowered. Students need to really be held in high regards. You get from students what you expect. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Robin, It is certainly the whole school's responsibility to help retain students. If one department is unable to assist, someone should find help somewhere in another department to help the student. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Steven, You have it! The first sign of a student having problems needs to be dealt with immediately. Early detection is key when it comes to retaining a student. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Charles, Students better understand when examples are given that relate to the course content. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Joel, I agree! Students need to know that our role is to instruct not befriend them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Eric, Students tend to open up a lot more in a smaller setting. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Eric, Rapport building is important with students. Students need to know that we truly want them to be successful. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Lance, Students tend to enjoy it when we share our personal experiences and stories as to how they relate to the course content. Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Beverley, Students like to know how what they are learning pertains to the real world. Patricia Scales

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