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 Renata, I concur! We should be the professionals that we want our students to become. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Leslie, I agree! It is okay to be friendly to your students but do not befriend them. Befriending students is way too risky. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Jeannine, I can tell you interact with your students. and you do your due diligence to involve your students. Your students really matter to you, and it is obvious. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi James, I concur! I like to give silent students some type of leadership role in the classroom or in the group. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi David, Absolutely, and never sit to teach! The instructor sets the tone for the classroom. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Sandy, Very common ideas, but great ideas! These ideas work beautifully. I also like to take a quick walk down the sidewalk when I feel as though most students are not engaged. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Alissa, Students need to know when the skill can be utilized. When they understand the usefulness of the skill, they buy into the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Dorcia, Experience is definitely the best teacher. Your students are fortunate to have an instructor who has gained practical experience. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Gail, I concur! Enthusiasm definitely starts with the instructor. Excitement really is contagious! Let your students catch it from you! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Anthony, Absolutely! Students want to and need to know how the course is going to benefit them professionally. Patricia Scales

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