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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Getting buy in from students

Hi Franklin, The more real you make things in the classroom, the more excited and motivated students become. They want to know what it takes to succeed in the real world. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Tehea, Letting students know initially how they will benefit from the course is a must. Once students understand how the course will help them in their career, they are sold on the course. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Cheryl, A good guest speaker is priceless. A good guest speaker can certainly rejuvenate students who are wanting to give up. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Bill, You were proactive in showing course relevancy. You never waited for your students to ask "Why do we have to take this course?" You were ready for them. What a great way to be prepared and get your students interested and motivated from the very beginning. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Ryan, Excellent! You provide what a lot of our students need that one-on-one assistance. Keep up the good work! I am sure your students appreciate you.

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Maikel, Guest speakers are priceless. They add a lot of flavor to the course. Students really enjoy guest speakes and really get motivated by them as well. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Sara, Impressive list! I can tell you strive to be a role model for your students. Preparation is the key to success!! Preparation is a must! Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Niel, I concur! I have known instructors that were very weak when it came to managing a class. They allowed the students to control the classroom. Giving students control over the classroom is never a good thing. Instructors need to make sure to create an environment that is conducive for learning. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Shoukat, Our students have a lot going on and most of our students appreciate the reminders as to the assignments that are due. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Emilio, I agree! As long as students know that they can apply in the workplace what they are learning in the classroom, they get it. They see the relevance fully. Patricia

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