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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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Richard, Nicely stated! I am a firm believer that you get from students what you expect. If you raise the bar, students will rise to it! Let's expect more from our students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Yesenia, Examples provide for a better understanding as to what is required of the student. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Bibi, When a signature is secured, students understand the seriousness of the document. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Punctuality

It often crosses my mind how can an instructor mark a student tardy when the instructor is not on time for class. As educators/professionals, we should certainly practice what we preach. Punctuality is of the utmost importance on a job. Let's lead by example. Instructors, if you expect your students to be on time for class, you must be on time for class!

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi David, Students can certainly help or hurt your reputation. It is good when students help build your reputation. It lets you know that you are doing your job as an instructor. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Robb, Awesome way to teach using vocabulary. Students love it when we do things different from the norm. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Kurtis, Preparation is key! It works better when you are prepared! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Bibi, Students want to and need to be in an environment for effective learning to take place. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi toni, Guest speakers are the best, and they can add a great sense of motivation. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Monica, Awesome idea! Students love knowing how the course is going to help them in their career. Patricia Scales

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