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 Davina, I agree! We all have weakness, and once we realize those weaknesses. We can have a better understanding of it all. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Robbi, Absolutely! We need to let our students know that we are there for them. We want to help them succeed. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Kimberly, You are right! As instructors we should do our due diligence to build a professional relationship with all students. If students trust you, they will work hard for you because they do not want to disappoint you. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Myrna, I like how you hold the students accountable. Accountability is everything. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Maricar, Examples can certainly serve well to all three types of learners. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Lillian, I concur! Most people get it, if they can see it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Tom, When relevancy is shared with students they understand WHY they are taking the course and how the course will benefit them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Ronald, At my institution too, we all help with retention. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Reza, I concur! We all have limitations, and students should know their limitations so that things are more realistic. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Jodi, I love your perspective. I am sure you do a fine job advising students and showing them that you geniunely care. Patricia Scales

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