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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Showing examples of student work

Hi Mauricio, Great clarity is provided when examples are shared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Annette, Visual examples stick with students. Students will remember better if they are shown an example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Laura, This is also a great way to show students their growth from Day 1 to the end. Visual adds great clarity. A better understanding is gained by seeing. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Joseph, I let my students know how the course is going to be beneficial to them either personally/professionally or both. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Heather, I concur! Students do not need another buddy. They need role models. Let's lead by example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Morgan, Favoritism is frowned upon. Treat all students the same. Maintain a professional image at all times. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi DeShaun, You are on point. The relationship between the student and instructor should be strictly professional. It becomes way too risky when the relationship becomes personal. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Luanna, The policy also needs to be fully enforced. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi David, You are right! If students do not respect you; they will not listen to anything you have to say. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Debra, It means a lot to students when they know that their instructor genuinely cares about them. Patricia Scales

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