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 Tiwauna, I agree! Most students need to see it in order to understand it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Terizian, One of the best way to learn is active learning. Students love it and really enjoy it more when they are involved in active learning. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Rachel, I am sure you give these students various guidelines to make them think critically based on the article they have researched. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Aimi, Sometimes we are not the most liked people in the building due to our decision making, but we have to do what is fair and make sure to always enforce rules, policies, and procedures. Consistency is key. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Carl, Students really do think that the assignment is doable/achievable if they see a finished product. It can be motivating to see the end result. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Kim, You are on point! Most of our students can get/understand it, if they can see an example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Lacey, Students like it when they have a document that they can refer back to if there is a need. The syllabus is a document that provides great clarity to students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Richard, Students like it and feel very special and benefiting wherever information is catered to their specific needs/goals. We generate a great level of excitment when we give our students individualized attention. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jamie, Distance is key when there is a student/instructor relationship. The student/instructor relationship should be strictly professional. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jopha, It is fine to be friendly to your students, but things need to be kept strictly professional. Patricia Scales

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