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 course requirements clear for students

Hi Aiko, On the first day students are wanting to know what is expected of them, and we should be able to provide this information with great clarity. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Nikita, A quiz cetainly makes students pay attention when mateiral is being covered. Students need to know exactly what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Arnitra, Students take more of a calming approach when they know that the instrructor is there for them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Chris, When students understand how the course will benefit them their excitement/interest levels increase. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Phyllis, What a great approach to take with your students. This is very calming. Just reading the response took me to a calm mode. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Connie, Our students need to learn how to be more resourceful. This activity prepares the students for the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Tim, This is a super way to get students exposed to what they will encounter on the job. Students enjoy this type of learning. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Nikita, You have it! You must practice what you preach! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Jan, Guest speakers are the best. They can really give a lot of insight as to what takes place in the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Josette, I agree! We need to prepare our students for the real world. Employers are not going to tolerate deadlines not being met. Patricia Scales

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