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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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Olaolu, When students understand that what they are learning in the classroom will be applied on the job, they see the relevance. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Amanda, Using guest speakers is a good way to tie textbook theory with on-the-job application. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Arthur, No one likes being caught off guard; this is a good way to get students to pay attention. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Michael, Students are more focused when they know they have to perform once they are shown how to do a concept by the instructor. Everyone wants to do a good job when it is their turn to act. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Sherry, Students really get a better understanding when a visual is shared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Nam, The key is to keep students engaged so that we can retain students. Once students lose excitement/interest, it is possible to lose them as a student. We have to help our students keep their eyes on the prize. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Bruce, Students have a lot of outside issues going on that they will bring in the classroom. We have to help our students to become better problem solvers so that we can better manage retention. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Amar, I agree! Everyone has to pull their weight to help manage retention. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Hernan, It takes all employees to effectively manage retention. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Attila, I can be done. I do it every day. Share your knowledge and professionalism, you will reach your students. Patricia Scales

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