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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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Sheril, Nicely stated, and you are definitely on point! You do not need their approval, you only need their respect. You would like for your students to like you, that is human nature, but it is okay if they do not as long as they respect you. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Erica, I concur! Our students need to know that we genuinely care about their success. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Amanda, I too try to relate the situation to professionalism/employment. It works more times than not. Some people you just cannot get through to them. This has been the most effective I've utilized. If this works more times than not, continue to use it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Nashon, Continue to cheer your students on. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Kathy, Students need to and want to know how the course is going to benefit them, especailly as it pertains to their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Deborah, I concur! On Day 1, I have a PowerPoint developed for each course that I tell to fully express to students why they are taking the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Camille, I agree! Students have a better understanding when examples are shared with them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Irma, Absolutely! Day 1 sets the tone for the remainder of the grading period. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi David, I really like how you focus on the positive with your students. Clarity is key! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Michael, Great way to get students excited. Students love seeing what they will be using, and they also like to try out what they will be using. Patricia Scales

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