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 Haoua, I concur! Excitement certainly begins with the instructor! As instructors we should be enthusiastic about teaching various courses. Students need to see our excitement so that they can hopefully become excited! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Robyn, I have my students interview each other and present each other utilizing the 60-second interview. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Rebecca, Students really get excited once they understand how useful learning the course is as it pertains to their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Brian, What do you do to obtain buy in from your students? I let my students know the relevancy of the course as it pertains to their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Alan, I love it! Really, if it pertains...they will truly remain! Students want to and need to understand the benefit of the course! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Erwin, I love that approach! I instill those values in my birth children as well as my students! You can will always be a winner with this approach!!! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Julius, When students see real-life examples of what they are learning, they understand that what they are learning is extremely useful. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Kizmit, Once students see/understand the connection of the course with their field they become more interested and excited to learn the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Richard, Awesome! I am sure you have a lot to share with your students. Your students are fortunate to have an instructor with years of practical experience. Experience is no doubt the best teacher. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Corey, Most of our students want to emulate us by being successful. They want to hear our stories/personal experiences. Patricia Scales

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