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 Kathy, Rubrics are awesome, and most students can figure out their grade before turning their paper in by utilizing the rubric. The rubric keeps you on point. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Kathy, Showing examples provide a better understanding to most students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Laura, Visual learning provides great clarity. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Monica, Great idea! Students like it when learning is made cool. They tend to remember the cool information. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Melissa, Students need more than just book theory. Anytime we can make learning apply to the real world we should through the use of field trips, guest speakers, mock learning, role playing, case studies, etc. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Nicole, Super idea! I do the same thing. Students love it when they can hear how it is in the real world from a graduate of the school. This is so inspiring and motivating. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Dorothy, This is mock learning and is very applicable to the real world. Students enjoy mock learning because this gives them a taste as to what they will do in the workplace. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Mary, Super! Students having a visual to go by adds great understanding/clarity. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Nicole, I want do not want any confusion. I like my students see an example of what is excellent work, average work, and poor work. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Shirley, Great ways to ensure clarity of the syllabus. You really go above and beyond to make sure your students fully understand. Patricia Scales

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