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 Angela, If it works well continue to use. Reach out to that one student who may not get it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Korey, You are definitely correct! Excitement starts with the instructor! You have to be excited about what you are teaching before you can get anyone else to buy in. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Lisa, Students need to hear about our stories as they apply to the course content. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Gordon, Students need to understand the value of each course as to how it applies to their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Deborah, I like how you get your students to take ownership by securing their signature. Securing a signature makes things seem serious to students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Laura, This is all it takes to get buy in. Students want to and need to know how the course is going to benefit them professionally. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Q'iana, A lot of educational institutions offer courses/seminars on various topics of this nature, which is very helpful. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Errol, Nicely stated! If we as instructors are unable to help the student, we must seek assistance elsewhere. Bottom line is to find the student some help. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Donald, We as instructors must be able to detect signs of dropping out because we spend more time with students more than anyone else in the building. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Wendy, I try to incorporate teaching techniques to reach all types of learners. Visual is always a good way to get students to a better level of understanding. Patricia Scales

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