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 Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Woody, We use a PowerPoint presentation for every course that expresses why students must take the class and the type of jobs students can serve in just from the class/program. Students become really excited having learned this information. Patricai

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Barbara, You have provided an excellent response. I can think of many peak performers that would really help serve as an eye opener to others. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Kurt, I like to give my students things in writing so that they can have something to refer to. Students have a lot going on, and it is good if they have documentation to help jog their memory. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Mark, Great ways indicated to show course relevancy. Students really get excited about current events related to the lesson. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Mark, Students get excited when they can see that jobs are out there. They automatically buy in to the course. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Brooks, What a creative way to get students to buy in. I am sure this generates a lot of discussion as well. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Joel, I like the excitement and curiosity you generate in your students. They must come back the next day for Part II. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Tom, We must be the best salespeople in the building because we have to do a great job on selling them to come back the next day. We must always create excitement and interest. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Shalomar, Students are very interested in hearing stories as they apply to the course content. Great discussions generate based on good story telling. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Glenn, I love positive energy. Positive energy can be very contagious and that is definitely a good thing. Patricia

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