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 Kristin, I can see how students can see their growth from beginning to end and all in between. Great exercise!!! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Kelly, We surely get students to buy into the course when they understand how the course will help them in their profession. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi April, I love your attitude! I do not care how good we are as instructors, we can become better. I have been teaching for over 23 years, and it is still work in progress. I do not know it all, but each day I strive to become even more effective...complacency is no place for educators!!! You keep striving! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Michael, I like how you get your students involved in this process by allowing them to tell/show what they have been taught. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Lynn, Distance is key! You have to let the students know that you care about them and their success, but you must remain the professional in every sense. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Susan, Great response! I can tell you lead by example, and you truly are a professional. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Eboni, Preparation is key! Idol time is never good for students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Managing angry students

Hi Nelson, I concur! You are definitely on point! Listening is a must! We have to let/show our students that we geniunely care about them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Erin, Twenty is a very manageable group, and you really get to build a strong relationship with students when there is a smaller group. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Joe, Great way to get students to stay excited about course content. Some students feel important when they help others. Patricia Scales

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