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 Katherine, At my insitution it is totally uancceptable for students not to be given a syllabus. Students expect to be given a syllabus on Day 1 and rightfully so. The accrediting body will cite the school if students are not issue a syllabus on Day 1. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Tracy, I love graduate guest speakers; they are by far the best. They really have a lot to share with current students. It makes you proud when a graduate guest speaker comes back to share their experiences. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Tim, I have found that involving students really keep them on their on toes. No one likes being caught off guard. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Pauletta, Even adult students love storytelling. Most students can really follow a story, and they enjoy it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Michelle, Students have a much better understanding by seeing an example. Visual adds much clarity. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Matthew, I have found that students can give you feedback that can really be helpful! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Lisa, Reading out loud seems to make information stick better with students. It is sad that we can not trust our college students to read on their own. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Jody, Talk up your on-line syllabus and refer your students to it to generate interest and excitement. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Taiwan, Students want to and need to know how the course applies to their field of study. Students gain interest and excitement when they know they are learning useful information, thus buying into the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi William, You have it! Students love it when the courese applies to what they will be dooing in the workplace. Examples really add great clarity. Patricia Scales

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