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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Managing angry students

Hi Jennifer, You have the right mindset to deal with the angry student. Listening is key! Sometimes students simply just need to vent! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Benjamin, Never negative! Students need to be held accountable and to high standards. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Joseph, Great way to show course relevancy. There is nothing like bringing the real world into the classroom to show students that what they are learning will definitely be utilized in the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Benjamin, You have to stick to book theory, and perhaps have a guest speaker come in to share experiences/stories. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Charla, Students need to know that what they are learning is extremely useful in the real world. Students are more excited to learn if they know that they information they are learning is practical. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Paul, It is good to know that you go through the syllabus with your students. It is sad, but even college students don't read. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Robin, Students enjoy hearing stories as they apply to the course content/career! Students get a better understanding through the use of story telling. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Dawn, Even adult students love field trips! Field trips put book theory into real life. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Michael, Nice. I like to explain to students how the course is going to benefit them in their career! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Kristina, You have what it takes to reprimand any student regardless of age. I was 23 years when I started in this industry, and I never had any problems due to my age because I was always professional, knowledgeable, stern, confident, and fair. It is all in the way you carry yourself. Patricia Scales

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