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 Tracy, Always remember, excitement really and truly begins with the instructor. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Bob, It really begins in the classroom as to how successful a student is going to be. Most students really flourish into pure professionals. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Charles, Wow, your modules turn over quickly! You really have to be on your A game with retention. It takes the work of all to work retention. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi David, You have a way of dealing with your students. You are definitely on point. Stay calm, and the student will generally stay calm. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Tim, Students enjoy learning through using real-world scenarios. They really do come up with creative ways to deal with things. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Lisa, Students really do love role playing, and role playing is an effective way to learn. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Raymond, Great ways to make sure you are providing clarity to your students. It is imperative for students to know exactly what is going on. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Heidi, I like how you introduce the objectives, teach the objectives, and then review the objectives at the end. Your students should fully understand the requirements of the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Sondra, I concur! Excitement starts at the top with the instructor. Students need to see that we are excited, we are their biggest cheerleaders, and we want to see/help them succeed. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Ann, The WIIFM is a good leeway into any course on Day 1. It is important for students to find out the relevancy of the course. Patricia Scales

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