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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Getting buy in from students

Hi Kathaleen, You really get your students involved, and they really have a say. I am more controlling. I make the decision, and if there are any problems I work with the student(s). Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Oliver, Listening is key! Sometimes students simply need to be heard! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Sharon, We should certainly be the role model that we want our students to become. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Jennifer, I have been teaching for more than 23 years, and I am still learning. Teaching is a profession that will always be considered work in progress. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Samuel, Absolutely! Students want structure, and they want the instructor to take full control. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Cheryl, Great questions to present to students so that they can see the big picture. I also like to apply the situation to the workplace. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Rhonda, Great idea! Playing a game with your students is an exciting way to review. Students love having fun while learning. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Christine, It is good for students to know that we make mistakes too. Students like hearing about personal stories as they apply to their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Heidi, You are on point! All students should be treated the same. Befriending students is way too risky. I have known instructors to lose their job because of having a personal relationship with students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Blanche, Absolutely! A line has to be drawn. We have to let students know that we genuinely care about them, but we do not need to befriend them. Patricia Scales

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