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!

Activity

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Interacting with students

Hi Crissia, We should be student-centered because it really is all about the student. We are impacting lives for the better. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Billie , Students tend to feel more at ease when they are told that there are no exact answers. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Showing examples of student work

Hi Lori, Visual adds clarity, thus giving students a better understanding as to what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Showing examples of student work

Hi Karen, Students always need precise directions. I always put my instructions in writing so that my students cannot use the excuse oh I did not know. By having a written document, they have something to refer back to. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Showing examples of student work

Hi Diane, Examples are really appreciated by most students. They are more motivated about getting started after seeing an example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Tiffany, You go above and beyond to ensure your students have great clarity. They have no excuse for not knowing exactly what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Getting students excited about course content

Hi Robert, Wow, you get me excited. I love this idea! What a great way to get students motivated and something to work toward. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Getting buy in from students

Hi Mitessa, I can tell you are excited about teaching and teaching is your passion. Continue to inspire our students Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Involving silent students in class

Hi Shantel, You can really empathize with shy students. I too have found that shy students do a lot better in smaller settings. I have also found out that if you have a rapport with shy students, they really tend to come out of their shell. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Making Students Active Learners

Hi Michael, Visual adds great clarity to provide for better understanding. Students tend to absorb the information better when they can see it. Patricia Scales

End of Content