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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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi James, This is the type of learning that really pepares our students for the workplace. Our job is to get our students workplace ready. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Bryan, Instructors can catch the student before anyone else does because of the more frequent contact the instructor has with the student. Instructors see the students more often than anyone else does. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Daniel, Awesome! Students love learning from their peers. Some of our students have natural teaching abilities. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Debra, As instructors we should make it a point to make learning apply to the real world. YouTube is a great source to show real-life examples. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Fredrik, The syllabus is certainly one of the best guides for providing clarity. Some students really do utilize the syllabus as a reference. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Diana, You have to make the students understand how they are going to benefit from the course, and once they understand the benefit of the course, they usually get excited. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Terrell, I concur! Relationship building is important in the education arena. Get to know your students, and they will work hard to not disappoint you. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Brian, You have a great package to offer your students, education, experience and knowledge. Your students will definitely trust you if you know your material and can help them on their road to success. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Thomas, Having different versions of a test is a way to deter cheating. Also essay questions is good way to minimize cheating as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Monte, A great way to prepare is to share examples. Students have a better understanding as to what is expected of them when they can see an example. Patricia Scales

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