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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Managing angry students

Hi CHRISTOPHER, You have the right attitude! This approach is like magic when it comes to dealing with an angry student. Listening is key and a soft tone works nicely. Sometimes students just need to be heard. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Roxsie, I love your perspective! I can tell you care about all of your students. Continue to be a caring instructor, and you will continue to change many lives for the better! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Ryan, You have it! Guest speakers have a wealth of information they can share with students. Students are inspired by guest speakers. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Patricia, Yes, graduate guest speakers add a lot of flavor to the course. Graduate guest speakers are super motivating. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Marianne, When students mess up I help them see that it was totally their own fault. Students need to learn how to be accountable for their own actions. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Rich, Our students truly have a lot going on outside of school. We have to let our students know that we genuinely care about them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Patricia, It is good to let our students know that we are there from them, and they are not on this journey alone. Our students need us to help them become successful. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Carl, I love to capture my students attention by making it known how helpful the course is going to benefit them in their career! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Rebecca, Great way to make course relevancy stick. Students understand the importance of the course when you can apply the course to how helpful the course is going to be in their career! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Imelda, Our students need to be put at ease as much as possible. Examples reduces fear and provides better clarity. Patricia Scales

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