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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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Lawrence , As quickly as we move we must always take the proactive approach with our students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Jennifer, Even adult students love story telling as it applies to their career choice and in some cases their personal life as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Christina, Students really love it when the instructor tells applicable stories to the lesson/subject matter. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Sandra, When we making teaching apply to the real world students have a different level of excitement and appreciation for the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Robert, I like the idea of the chicken. I can see how this help wake students up. We need to be creative in holding our students attention. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Susan, That's right. The classroom is no place for the instructor to discuss their personal life. Strictly business should be taken place in the classroom. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Scott, Students love to be shown things. Visual really makes things a lot clearer. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Sir_Steven, I love an open dialog as long as the topics are applicable to the subject matter. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Susan, Nicely stated! As instructors we are under a microscope at all times. We have to watch our actions. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Gerardo, Without structure, there is certainly total chaos. The instructor has to control the classroom and produce an enivronment that is conducive for learning to take place. Patricia Scales

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