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 Nicole, Yes! Students love hearing stories that are applicable to the course content. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Laura, That's right! It will definitely come a time when students have to put book theory to full use in the workplace. We have to do our due diligence to prepare students for the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Kenisha, I love your perspective! I can tell you are an effective educator. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Kenisha, Yes, small groups work very well with shy/quiet students. The students really come out of their shell when the group is smaller. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi William, Absolutely! A guest speaker can certainly speak from the perspective of having been there done that. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Harshita, You do a fine job with making course requirements clear. I am sure your students appreciate the reminders. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Andrea, You understand retention. It is certainly the work of all. It really takes a village. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Kelly, It is definitely an involvment on each person's part. We as educators must give our students what they need in order to be successful in the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Quebec, Nicely stated! A favorite moto of mine, "A student does not care how much you know until they know how much you care". Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Eric, Guest speakers are a breath of fresh air. They are very inspiring and motivating. Students need to hear exciting stories from guest speakers, especially graduate guest speakers. Patricia Scales

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