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 Heidi, I have found that selling the certification exam helps students understand the importance of the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

HI Dennis, This is amazing to me as well. I took every course as a way to learn something from it when I was in college. New generation has surfaced, and they will question things in a heart beat. I let my students know on Day 1 how the course is relevant before they even ask. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi sheree, Students get it when they understand how the course pertains to their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Deward, It is crucial for students to fully understand the importance of a syllabus. We need to always drive home the point of the importance of the syllabus on Day 1 and throughout the grading period. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Teresa, I too am a reminding type of an instructor so that my students cannot play the card, "Oh I did not know." Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Ronna, You do a great job of reminding your students and providing clarity. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi CHARLENE, When students have a say they are generally more excited and motivated. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Wayne, When students understand the relevance of a course as to how it applies to their personal/professional life, they become more interested/excited. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Mark, Almost everyone loves some type of music. This is a great way to get students interesed in the subject matter. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Emily, Great information to share with your students so that they can understand the importance of effective written communication skills. There are so many adults who are very ineffective with written communication. Our students need as much practice writing as they can get. Patricia Scales

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