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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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Russell, Students need to know their expectations/requirements on Day 1 so that they are not in for any surprises. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi E., This is a great way to get students to buy into the course whenever they understand how the course can benefit them personally/professionally. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Michael, I have learned that if students doubt the instructor's knowledge base, they may doubt their proficiency as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Gary, Students like to hear our stories as they apply to the real world. Students need to know that challenges can and will take place in the real world as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Naoufel, It is hard for effective learning to take place if the class is not being managed appropriately. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Paula, It is a must to enforce rules, policies, and procedures. Students have less to complain about if we do what we are suppose to. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Jennifer, I agree! Our students need to understand the importance of accountability. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Sandra, Students have better clarity when examples are shared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi khalda, I concur. Students grasp better when a demonstration is shared. Visual is a great way to make things clear to students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Ronald, Super! I also like to play a game with modified true/false. If the answer is false, the student has to make it true. Patricia Scales

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