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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Student Retention

Hi Joseph, Everyone is involved in retention. It takes a village to work retention. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Amy, You are right! Students really appreciate honesty from us, simply because they value our opinion. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Travis, I agree! The instructor is the role model and definitely should lead by example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Chris, I agree! All institutions should have a no fraternization policy in place and strictly enforced. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Nancy, Addressing complaints is key! Do not let things fester in the classroom. Deal with students swiftly and quickly. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Karen, What great ways to get students excited about their future career! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Lauren, You are right! How are you going to know if your students are grasping if you don't follow up? Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Jeff, For most students, if they can see an example, they have a better understanding. In the industry we teach in the majority of our students are visual learners. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Victor, Paraphrasing from students is important because it lets you know if the student understands or not. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Patricia, Students need a syllabus so that they can reference it if need be. Also, the syllabus is a saving grace because as an instructor you can always refer to the syllabus. Patricia Scales

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