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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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Syed, Students should always know that the instructor is in control and will manage the class appropriately so tht effective learning can take place. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Alan, I agree! I keep my lights on even when I present from PowerPoint, especially for night classes. You will have a room filled with sleeping students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Teresa, The verbal-whole-class quiz is a great way to keep students awake. No one likes getting an answer wrong, especially in front of others. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi John, I like to let the students know how the course is going to benefit them in their career, and then we begin the work. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Serena, I concur! Students are more ready to begin the assignment when they have full clarity. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Arvice, I concur! Sudents are our customers, and we should pull out the red carpet for them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi CARMEN, Staying on retention is a must. Anytime you see a red flag from a student, you need to begin finding out about the student immediately. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Lani, Yes, we must not show favoritism. Students frown upon favoritism. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi James, That's right! We are not in teaching for a popularity contest. We are in the profession to change lives by sharing knowledge. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi David, Absolutely! We must be the professional that we want our students to become. Patricia Scales

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