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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Involving silent students in class

Hi Courtney, I love it! What a great way to give the silent student a self-confidence booster. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Marie, I agree! Our students are the reasons we have job. They are vitally important, and we should treat them like jewels. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Tami, Guest speakers can really put the spark back in the fire for students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Claudia, Fair enough, and I am sure your students appreciate how caring you are. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi James, Laughter is always good! It is a good way to rejuvenate the students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Rick, It is magical. If possible, I even like to hold class outside from time to time. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Michael, I concur! I also like to let my students know that the course is relevant to their career, and then I let them know how the course is relevant to their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Irma, It is always respectful to honor students if they are not comfortable with sharing their work with the class. Some people are just more passive than others. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Tammy, It also provides great clarity. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Bernadette, The calendar works beautifully, and it gives the students an additional document to reference. Patricia Scales

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