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 Dee, Students love it whenever they see the relevance of the course as to how it really applies to the real world. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Lauraine, It is so important for our students to know that they need to read...afterall, they are in college. I have found that those who really read the chapters tend to grasp the material a lot faster. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Daniel, If I were to do this I would tweak it just a little by starting everyone at the same time to review their answers. This way I feel as though I can better control things. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Michael, Students really do become motivated, encouraged, and inspired by seeing an example

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Roberta, Visuals really add clarity for assignments/projects. Students get a better understanding by seeing an example. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Cathy, I am sure your students appreciate your reaffirmations. I've known some instructors that do not remind their students of due dates. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Jonathan, Simply reading is an easy task for most students. What a smart tactic to get shy students involved. I have even made shy students leaders of group projects. They do a fantastic job. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Pamela, Preparation is key! Students never need to sit idle. As instructors, we should always have more material than we need. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Dennis, Students really need that spark to get motivated and inspired. Visual really adds clarity. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Marge, Showing examples really does serve as great inspiration/motivation to students. Visual adds clarity. Students tend to have a better understanding after being shown an example. Patricia

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