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 Anthony, That's right! Examples provide great clarity and bring about a very calming atmosphere. Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Melissa, You are on point! Students love hearing applicable stories as they apply to the lesson. Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Darcey, Some courses are just intimidating. I use a very calm approach with my students, and I let them know on Day 1 that I here to help them succeed, and I remind them of this throughout the grading period as well. Bottom line, I tell them together we will be successful in this class. This calm and reassuring approach works. My students know that I am available to them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Marcus, You are on point! We have to show our students that we geniunely care about them and their success. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Wayne, Absolutely! It is key to get to know your students to determine how they best learn. Each student is different, and we must cater to each in oder to reach them all. Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Brianne, We follow a similar protocol at my institution. Placement meets with our new students during the first two weeks of class to establish rapport building and to get them excited about their new upcoming career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Mark, When students feel a sense of importance and a part of what is going on, they strive to have better attendance because they feel they are needed. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Amy, I concur! It certainly takes a village to work retention. Everyone has to be fully involved. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kenneth, Awesome response! It is simple, we should certainly lead by example. Students need good role models. We need to be the professionals that we want our students to become. Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Deborah, Great questions to ask to help students think critically. Students learn a ton from webquests, and they enjoy the activities. Patricia Scales

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