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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Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Mark, Listening is key! We can be friendly without befriending our students. Sometimes our students just need someone to talk to. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Ellen, Students love it when we give them our undivided attention, and we geniunely take the time to talk to them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Ellen, I fully understand! I really reach out to these students as well. You do a fine job trying to get them up to speed. I spend a lot of additional time with these students outside of class time. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Carl, When students understand how classroom learning impacts their career, they then understand course relevancy. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Prairie, I love it how you have the students come up with the importance of writing. Great eye opener for students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Tracie, You are right! Students need to know on Day 1 exactly what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Michelle, An outline keeps both the instructor and students on point. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Ebony, Students love it when we make learning apply to the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Linda, Starting Day 1 with excitement is a must! You want them to be excited from the very beginning! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi John, You do a fabulous job of informing your students. You provide great clarity. Patricia Scales

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