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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Capturing student attention

Hi Amber, Yes, keep the energy level high! Excitement of the course begins with the instructor. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Gloria, I like to always share with my students how the course will help them in their career to promote course relevancy. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Timothy, Absolutely! Students love it when we make learning apply to the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Laura, I concur! Students are less fearful when they can see what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Sean, Very thorough ways to ensure your students have a clear understanding of what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Brenda, I have found that most of the time when students are assigned to complete work before lecturing, they get really frustrated because they have not been taught. Prereading is always good, but you have some students who do not comprehend well at this level, and they become frustrated. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Mark, Students love it when eating is involved. This is an excellent exercise to apply what have been taught/learned. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Charlene, You are definitely on point! Nicely stated! I totally agree with your perspective. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Brian, Students are very important! Let's give them the attention they deserve and make it a point to interact with each student daily. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Barbie, I concur! When things are put in writing, you tend to get a better understanding because questions can be asked based on the written material. In addition, when things are in writing, you have something to reference. Clarity is key! Patricia Scales

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