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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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Carolyn, I agree! Guest speakers can turn book theory into real life. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Phyllis, Awesome! I like how you pick your guest speakers based on key topics. I can see how this type of activity generates great excitement for the students and the instructor alike. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Samuel, Showing examples also eases fear and motivates students to get started. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Arlinda, Great learning is when theory has been discussed and application is being applied to determine if the student grasped the concept or not. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi David, Students are proud whenever their work has been chosen to be used as a showcase piece. Great way to boost self confidence/esteem. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Patricia, The majority of our students are visual learners, and they need to see it in order to better understand. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Patricia, Wow, you got me excited just reading your response. I can tell your students get excited based on your energy. Great gesture to send students a welcome note! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Michele, Students love it and become really interested when they know that the course will benefit them professionally. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jeremy, You are a great role model for your students, and they should want to be just like you! :0) Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Sara, I use this same approach. I lecture for an hour, and then we apply what we learned through application. The theory/application approach has been very effective for my students. Patricia Scales

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