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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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Heather, Yes, we should be the professional that we want our students to become. We should certainly lead by example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Tommy, You have to draw students in to make them feel a part of the class. You certainly have to keep challening students challenged. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Raymond, Great way to ensure course clarity! You have an awesome system in place. I love how you have a beginning, middle, and ending. Your students are getting what they need. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Austin, I can tell you genuinely care about your students. You put your students first, and you want them all to feel a sense of importance. Students love knowing that the instuctor truly has their best interest at heart. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Michele, This project seems very interesting. I can see how students really get all into this project. This assignment really helps prepare the students for the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Barbara, When you are confident and prepared, anxiety decreases. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Carol, You have it! Students do not need another buddy! They need role models. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Rosalyn, You are an awesome instructor! I can tell you want to be the very best and produce quality graduates! Continue to be one of the best educators! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Sandra, Super! I am sure your students appreciate all the reminders. Your students can not say that they did not know when something was due. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Kimberly, Awesome! Even adult learners need rule. Structure is a win-win stituation for both the student and the instructor. Patricia Scales

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