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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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Rommel, Awesome exercise to show course relevancy. What a great way to get students excited. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi David, I like how you make things visual and tangible to your students. Students tend to really get the idea when they can hold it and see it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Melissa, This is also a good time to let students know that they NEED to mark their calendars with the important dates shared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Zita, A thorough overview of the syllabus causes a lot less stress for everyone in the long run. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Irby, I like how you make the course apply to the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Joyce, I also like to let the students know how the course applies to their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Roderick, I like how you involve your students in the process so that they understand the importance of the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Baneet, Case studies, role playing, scenarios, and ethical questions are great activities to get your students to think critically. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Mia, It is simple, the student/instructor relationship should be "Strictly Business". Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Debra, These are good practices to follow to minimize cheating. Patricia Scales

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