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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Showing examples of student work

Hi Johna, That's right! Students get it that the assignment is definitely doable. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Melissa, Students love seeing a visual of what they will be doing. They are more at ease once shown a visual. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Laura, Students become real excited when they know how the course pertains to their chosen field of study in the work world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Dorothy, Super idea as to how to get students interested in writing! Students are more excited about doing work that they think will prepare them for the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Cheryl, Students want to know how they are going to benefit from the course in the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jacqueline, Well stated! You are definitely on point. We have to make the students understand how the course will benefit them in their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Tara, Whenever we make learning applicable to the real world, students will buy into the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Nikki, Tests that are math generated, this is certainly the case. It is extremely hard to copy mathematical answers when the work is a step-by-step process that must be shown. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Edward, Emails are great reminders. We have to address concerns with our students so that they feel we care and that they are important. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Jeannine, It is a great idea to ask for a proctor if the class is way too large. The more eyes, the better. Patricia Scales

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