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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Capturing student attention

Hi Carl, Great way to reel a student in. People really do listen to what they are interested in. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Rachel, I concur! We need to make it a point in every class to show students the benefit of the course so that they understand the importance of the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Joe, We must exemplify the professional that we want our students to become. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Staci, Mistakes are inevitable. Use each mistake as a lesson learned. Pick your seasoned instructors brain for advice/guidance. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Kenneth, Great points expressed! Our students must know how to be held accountable, and following up with assignments is one way to teach them that they must meet deadlines or else. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Sheri, I love getting to know my students on a professional level. Students feel extra special when we are approachable/personable, yet professional. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Sheri, That's right! Our students need to learn how to accept responsibility and stop putting the blame on everyone else. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi John, I love how you keep your students engaged. It appears that you have a very high energy level. Our students need engaging activities to keep them excited. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Kassie, Absolutely! Students love hearing stories as they apply to the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Sheri, Having a guide for students to go by really simplifies things. Patricia Scales

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