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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Reducing student cheating

Hi Shelly, I really like the idea of removing jackets. Students can really hide cheat notes, and a jacket is a perfect place for hiding cheat notes. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Julie, We have to be our students biggest cheerleader and try to motivate them and encourage them as much as we can. Complimenting students is a great confidence booster. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Patricia, Questions should be poised to students so that they can understand that they are ultimately responsible for their own success. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Brendon, I like how you get the students to see that they are ultimately responsible for their own success. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Patricia, Students get real excited when we share real world situations with them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Larry, I always tell my students that they will have a better appreciation for knowledge the older they become. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Brian, Great idea! I like using classified ads or online ads to showcase skill sets that they will learn in the class that will be utilized in their careers. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Charlene, Super! You do a thorough job of keeping students abreast as to what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Dawn, Students really enjoy hearing about real world experience. This is an awesome way to generate excitement. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi William, When students see the connection to their career/interests, they automatically buy into the course. Patricia Scales

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