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 examples of student work

Hi Zeina, I agree! Examples solidify things for students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Donna, I concur. Kinesthetic learners need to feel it/hold it. Visual leaners get it from seeing the example, and auditory learners only need to hear the explanation. Let's reach all learners. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jeannette, When students can visualize what is expected of them, they have a better understanding of it all. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Linda, It sounds like you are very thorough. Continue to probe you students to determine if they are clear on what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Laura, Reviewing the syllabus is very important on the first day so that students get clarity as to what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Alma, Students get excited when we make learning apply to the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Alan, Students enjoy active learning, and they retain more through active learning. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Cynthia, I like the variation that you use to get your students to buy into the course. Students want to and need to know how they are going to benefit from a course professionally. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Elizabeth, Making money and saving money are definitely great motivators. I can see how students can really develop a great interest in this practical exercise. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Terrance, Great approach to have! Preparation is key! Patricia Scales

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