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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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Karen, Wow, super! This type of activity can generate a lot of discussiona and really get students to think. One may see it as important to them, where another may see it as being least important. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi William, You are the perfect role model for your students. You should be a true inspiration to help them succeed. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Eddie, I like using this approach, tell the students what we are going to do and the benefit either personally/professionally, show the students how to do it, and then let the students do it. Students tend to get it when I present the concept in this fashion. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jane, Students are VERY INTERESTED in knowing how they are going to benefit from the course. I can see how the dicussion can really kick off from getting buy in from students. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Ryan, What can you do/say to make the students see the benefit/purpose of the course. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Tracy, I like how you make things extremely manageable for your students. Students need to know that they do not have to overwhelm themselves by trying to do everything the night before; the small goals will help them reach their overall goal. Patrica

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Liza, You made me smile! I am sure your positive attitude and outlook are very contagious! I agree with you 100%! Keep being enthusiastic! Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Shawna, Students need to and want to know how can they benefit from the course either or both personally/professionally. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Kevin, You do a fine job of making sure clarity is provided to your students. Your students can not play the card, "Well I did not know." Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Heather, You are on point! Never call an angry student out! Calling an angry student out generates even more anger, and now you have more of a BEAR to deal with. Calmness and listening are key to dealing with an angry student. Patricia

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