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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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Anthony, If we hold our students to standards, our standards should be even higher. We must lead by example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Chad, Great tactics to use to minimize cheating! Walking while students are testing is key! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Managing angry students

Hi Monique, Yes, write her up. Do not tolerate this disrespect. She has to learn how to control herself. An employer will not tolerate this type of behavior! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Vanessa, You have it! There is nothing like someone speaking from experience. Testimonials are motivating for students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Mike, I agree! Guest speakers are priceless! They can get the excitement going from students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Ondrea, That's right! Guest speakers act as a tool to help students keep their eyes on the prize. Guest speakers add a lot of spark to the classroom. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Vanessa, Great ways to show relevancy of the course. I like for my students to know how the course is going to help them in their chosen field of study. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Heidi, Great buy in-when they understand how the course is going to help them in their chosen field of study. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Monique, How do you get students to see the benefit of the course so that they buy in. They need to understand what the course will do for them--buy in. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Andrea, I agree! Soft skills are extremely important. A lot of our students are lacking in the soft skill area. We have to teach them about attitude, teamwork, problem solving, leadership, etc. Patricia Scales

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