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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Identifying challenging students

Hi Carmen, You are certainly kind to give these unmotivated students a talking to before reprimanding them. Some instructors will simply remove them from the room to teach them a lesson. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Ronald, Ver fast paced! I am sure this being so fast paced helps with retention as well. You probably have good retention. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Cindy, Variety is always a good thing! I too leave the lights on when utilizing PowerPoint. Students get way too relax when the lights are off. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Leslie, I like your outlook! I can tell you give your students you all. Continue to be a great educator. You are definitely right on point. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Anthony, Guest speakers are excellent resources, and students really enjoy them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Sonya, Great ways! Students need to and want to know the relevancy of any course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Jessica, Students can certainly connect the course to their externship. The externship brings about great excitement for students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Eric, Great ways to show relevancy! Try bringing in an experienced chef as guest speaker. Students love it when guest speakers are present. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Gordon, I agree! Students feel better about the task at hand once they have seen an example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi James, I have found that when you show students an example, they get a better understanding as to what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

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