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 Steven, Great ways to cover bases to ensure students are provided with clarity. Better clarity ensures better success. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Steven, Great course to tie in with real life examples. I fully understand how you have to be careful with discussion so that students do not get off track. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Gordon, Thank you for truly being concerned about your students. Students need to know that we genuiunely care about them. Listening is paramount! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Stephen, Teamwork is certainly paramount when it comes to retention. Everyone plays a vital role. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Mary , I love it! What a great way to bond and learn about the course requirements at the same time. Students love doing fun, meangingful assignments. I especially like how each student has a role in the group. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi WENDY, Nicely stated! An instructor/student relationship should be strictly professional. When personal is brought into the relationship too much is at risk. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Edwin, I love your perspective! I can tell you truly care about your students, and you will do everything in your power to help them succeed. They are fortunate to have someone firm, yet caring about their success. Continue to motivate your students and have very high expectations of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Greg, I like your straightforwardness. You have to let students know on Day 1 what is expected of them. You really get from students what you expect. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Joseph, Promoting good customer service to our students is important. Students need to and want to feel a sense of importance. We have to treat our students like royalty, yet not sacrificing standards. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Aneesah, Students like knowing what they are going to be confronted with in the workforce. As instructors we must do our due diligence to prepare our students for the real world. Patricia Scales

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