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 students excited about course content

Hi Martin, Whenever the course is applicable to the real world students understand the relevance. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Arlene, Students are less nervous once they see the completed product. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Warren, Most projects are not in the book, and the finished product is certainly not in the book. Seeing the finished product is excellent to share with students for various reasons. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Sharon, Students do not need another friend. They need a professional who can serve as a role model for them. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Bret, You certainly use a variety of teaching methods. You sound like you do a great job by applying history to the present. Students enjoy it more when they can relate. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Michael, What a great way to help students better understand this concept. I am sure this method has added a lot of claity. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Natalie, Making any topic applicable to the real world is a sure way to generate excitment. Students can better relate when the topic is applied to the real world. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi David, Examples are great, and they can certainly clear up a lot of confusion. Super way to add clarity. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Jeremy, Everyone is different, and you have to be the judge as to how to deal with each student. Some are more challening than others. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Kimbery, It works every time. Questions have proven to be magical in the classroom. Questions are a great way to grab one's attention. Patricia

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