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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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Christopher, I can tell you take your profession seriously! Preparation is key! It sounds like your new system is working well. Continue to use and tweak along the way if it is a need. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Syed, It really lightens the atmosphere when the instructor introduces him/herself first. It is also less intimidating when each student knows they will be called upon. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Teresa, When students understand that the course will definitely be relevant in the workplace they have a higher level of excitement and interest in the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Sean, I love the idea of a virtual environment. Students will enjoy this type of learning based on the technology. Most of our students are very technology driven, and they become excited through the use of technology. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Jacqueline, Students love having job-focused examples. They want to and need to know how things are in the real world. There are some students with very applicable examples that are extremely interesting. Visuals are always a plus in the classroom. You do a fine job including active learning activities. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi William, You have it! Guest speakers are really like a breath of fresh air! Students get refreshed hearing from a guest speaker. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Meghan, Awesome ways of making sure your students know exactly what is required of them. You did not leave any stone unturned! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Joseph, You do a fine job of ensuring course requirements are made clear! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Daniel, Nicely stated! Give them what they need and have paid for, but they must be held accountable. Do not sacrifice standards to please a student. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Paul, You have to make students excited about coming back each day! Make students want to continue to come to school by sharing your enthusiasm, professionalism, caring ways, and knowledge base. Patricia Scales

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