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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Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Richard, Preparation is key! Students can quickly tell when you are unprepared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Gwendolyn, Great strategies mentioned! We should certainly be the professional that we want our students to become! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Stephen, Interacting is the way to build relationships with students. Keep the relationships positive. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Meghan, I agree! I can tell you do a fine job with leading by example. Continue to be a super role model for your students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Georgianna, I concur! You want a guest speaker this is going to help make things stronger that you have built, not tear things done. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi WENDY, Role playing normally captures students attention. We have some really good actresses and actors enrolled in college. Students tend to understand the concept when it is played out. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Daryl, You do a fine job with retaining your students and providing course relevancy. Our students need to understand how the course applies to the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Richard, Most students love video games. I can see how this teaching method is a hit with students, especially this generation of students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Gwendolyn, I love your enthusiasm! I can tell you are a fun and exciting instructor. Excitement starts at the top! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Tiffany, Students love utilizing YouTube for math. YouTube is fun for this generation of students. Patricia Scales

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