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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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Stephanie, Distance is key in an instructor/student relationship. It should be clear who is the instructor and who is the student. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Tracee, You have the right idea in mind! I can tell you lead by example. Continue to be the best role model for your students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Carmencita, I love it! You made me want to come to your class based on your response. I am sure your students look forward to coming to your class daily! Keep up the good work! I can tell you love what you do. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Yolanda, It is crucial to lay all ground rules, policies, and procedures on Day 1. Let your students know that you are not playing with them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Nicole, Great Plan B in lieu of a guest speaker. Try the Career Placement Coordinator and some of your colleagues for suggestions of guest speakers. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Brian, Great way to handle this, and I love how you provide real-life examples to help students better understand. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Kevin, Students involvement is a must. Students tend to stay more focused when they are involved. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Daniel, Let your students know up front how these two courses will benefit them in other courses. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Joshua, It sounds like you have a plan B for examples, and this is great! Students really do enjoy hearing about our personal experiences as they apply to the course content. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Cindy, Great ideas! Students love it when we bring technology into the classroom. Patricia Scales

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