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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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Chrystal, Super way to get students to see that the ultimate outcome is left up to them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Dr. Linda, Variety is key when you have a class that is longer than an hour. The more creative you are, the better. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Jane, I have found that when learning relates to personal and/or professional students automatically buy into the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi LaShonda, I concur! When students understand how the information can be applied in the real world they tend to get excited about learning the information. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Kara, When students can see what is expected of them they tend to have a better understanding as to what needs to be done. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Yoon Sik, Examples can certainly be use as a great learning tool so that others can meet or yet exceed expectations. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jeremy, Students love visuals, and you cover visual from both processes. The syllabus is always a good reference tool as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Rita, I like how you do a super job trying to ease your students fear off the bat! Continue to be consoling to your students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Sherise, Students really get pumped up when they know that something is in the making for them. Continue to give your students incentives. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Marc, Students enjoy relevant and up-to-date information. When information is current students tend to have more of an interest in the topic. Patricia Scales

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