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 Tyson, Students love hearing stories that are applicable to the lesson. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Chanelle, Students like knowing and need to know exactly what is expected of them so that they can strive to do their very best. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Lawrence, I have learnerd that different Generations of students have different needs. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Julia, Students need to fully understand exactly what is required of them in order to set proper goals. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Michelle, Students do not need another friend, but they need as many role models as possible. Let's be role models to our students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Peter, As instructors we should always be neat in appearance. Our students emulate us in every way. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Diane, I concur! I feel a broad study guide is great, and I always ensure even though the study guide is broad, my test will be centered around the broad study guide. In other words, anything on the study guide is fair game, therefore know it all. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Susan, I call on everyone as well on a daily basis to get great class involvement. The shy students are ready because they know that they are not exempt from being called upon. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Diane, Some people are just quiet and will not open up, but try the best that you can to build a relationship with the shy student, by greeting, smiling, and having small talk. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Chad, I concur! They also bring book theory into real life. Patricia Scales

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