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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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Ronald, Students automatically become very interested anytime you talk about money. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Ronald, Visuals are a sure way to capture attention. Seeing is believing! Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Dennis, Sometimes all it takes for a silent student to become more involved is to simply have a good conversation with the student. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi David, This is a great way to keep students on their toes. They must be ready at all times. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Timothy, Students need to and should be given clear course requirements. There should not be any room left for guessing. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Ronald, It is a shame, but at times we do have to treat adults like children. Some adults will take advantage of you just like children. Adults will try to get over as much as possible. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Michael, If you know there is something that will get the students excited, talk about those things. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Michael, Guest speakers are very motivating and inspiring. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Michael, I give a participation grade. This encourages students to participate. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Ronald, Not being prepared can cause a complete disaster. Patricia

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