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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Identifying challenging students

Hi Sandra, Impacting someone's life, is better than our monthly salary. It is so heartwarming when you have made an absolute positive difference in a student's life. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Marie, When students understand how the course will benefit them in their career, they have a better appreciation for the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Paul, Better clarity is provided to the student when an example is shared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Ricmanuel, Students tend to give you what you give them. If you are professional to them and respect them, most students tend to do likewise. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Paul, Sometimes just by having the student put their concern in writing, this technique calms the student. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Christopher, These are great ways to minimize cheating. Nothing can be done to a student that is suspected of cheating without evidence. If there is evidence or the instructor sees the student, of course,the student can be reprimanded. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Vanessa, Try different things with your students. Simulations, scenarios, case studies, mock learning, field trips, group teaching, and guest speakers, all of these things work well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Freddie, When information stands out students tend to pay closer attention to it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Nadine, Stick with your rules to be fair to everyone. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Donnalyn, Nicely stated! We have to do all we can to help our students succeed personally and professionally. Patricia Scales

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