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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Customer Service

Hi Cheryl, Absolutely! Students really are the most important people in the building. They are our customers that we must take good care of. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Tatiana, Wow, I would have never thought that. It seems like this epidemic is bad all over. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Audrey, Students love and need real-time examples so that they can make the connection. It is a must to let our students know how it is in the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Anjali, This is certainly an awesome way to review for a test. Students love having fun while learning. One word answers stick well with students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Lisa, I love how you make the writing apply to the workplace. Students see the relevance, and they are more likely to be exicted/motivated about starting/finishing the assignment. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Annmarie, I agree 100%. We should certainly be the professional that we want our students to become. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Debbie, That list on the board is a great way to keep the class on target, and as mentioned it ensures even late comers get what they need to know as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Jorge, Some students do need guidance on how to approach the work as well so that they can get started. Great clarity and guidance will ensure success. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Janette, Whenever things are in order and very clear to students, complaints are minimized. You gave some good points to help reduce complaints. Listening is a must! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Debbie, Listening is key! You have great patience, and it sounds like you did a superb job dealing with this student. Patricia Scales

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