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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Capturing student attention

Hi Lea, Students love having fun while learning. Students retain more when learning is made fun. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Christine, I concur! Great clarity is added when examples are shared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Clay, Examples are great to share with students so that they know exactly what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Lea, Students have a better understanding whenever we share examples with them, especially visual examples. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Terry, I like the ending of your introduction letting your students know that you are there for them. Students need us for guidance and mentoring, which will help them to be successful. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Christopher, This is a nice leeway into the grading period. Students feel more at ease when they know exactly what is expected of them and when they have met their classmates. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Catherine, Come up with your own late policy, if your institution does not have a late policy, and make sure to enforce the late policy. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Clay, Try using various teaching methods, such as role playing, case studies, group projects, scenarios, simulations, etc. along with what you are doing to generate excitement. Students also love hands-on activities. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Aaron, I concur! When students see and understand value, they automatically buy into the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Erik, Guest speakers are priceless, and students enjoy having them. Students are inspired by guest speakers. Patricia Scales

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