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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Capturing student attention

Hi Karen, Me too! In the classroom, I have to add nature by keeping my blinds open. I feel way too enclosed and out of touch with things with the blinds closed. Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Janice, You are on point! Students have a better understanding once being shown an example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Ginny, I have used this same approach for years, and it has proven to be very effective. Students are a lot clearer as to what is expected of them when examples are shared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Lawrence , We need to always give our students as much clarity as possible so that they have a better understanding. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Lori, Shy students do tend to open up a lot more whenever they are in a smaller setting. I like to give shy students a leadership role as well when being in the small group to force participation. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Vicki, Most students like it when we interact with them. Students feel important whenever there is a good professional relationship between the student and the teacher. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Stacy, Guest speakers can serve as a super motivator to all students. Guest speakers bring theory into real-world application. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Andrea, I do not care how you look at it, guest speakers add a positive spark to any course. Students need encouraging words from other professionals other than us. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Jennifer, Writing is crucial to every major. No one wants a person working for them who is unable to write a complete thought. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi andrea, I also like to show students different grade levels of assignments, such as "A", "B", "C", "D", and "F" work so that they are no surprises. Patricia

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