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 Chris, You are right! Visual is such a better way to bring about understanding. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi James, Students need as much flavor as possible to capture their attention. Students enjoy hearing stories that are applicable to the lesson. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Karen, Rules must be made known on Day 1. Let students know up front what is expected of them based on your rules, policies, and procedures. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Mark, You certainly have the upper hand. You have great visuals to share with your students throughout the course. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Heidi, Your students are very fortunate. You bring real life into each lesson for them. I am sure your classes are very interesting with the great stories you share. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi James, You do a very good job of making things clear for your students. I really like how this is done on Day 1. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kathryn, All students should be treated the same. As instructors, it causes way too many problems when favortism is shown. Favortism is very unfair. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Cathleen, I am sure your students understand the relevancy when you mention the development of their writing skills. Our students need all the practice they can get to improve the writing skills. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Glenn, What do you do to engage your students? I like talking about $$$$ every opportunity I get. I make it a point to talk about money on the first day. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Lisa, Students like knowing exactly what is expected of them. Clarity makes things run smoother. Patricia

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