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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Showing examples of student work

Hi Kay, Knowing your students learning style is important! I love how you use this lesson to better prepare for your students for upcoming lessons to cater to their learning style. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Niakesha, Students have a better understanding if they can see exactly what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Peggy, Super work of clarity of course requirements! Communication is key! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Syed, Awesome! You go above and beyond to ensure course clarity is provided to your students. Keep up the great art of being an effective instructor. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jacqueline, When students understand the connection from the course to the real, they generally will buy into the course. Course relevancy is important to students for buying into a course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Erika, Students love being shown things that they will encounter in the workplace. I can understand their excitement when you share the court documents with them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Beverly, I love your perspective, and I love how you can share real stories that you have experienced with your students. Wisdom and experience are so powerful! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Bill, Honesty is the best policy! I am sure your honesty helps students to buy in. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Kimberly, Awesome! I really love how you put your students in control, but you monitor the entire process and offer suggestions. You do a fine job promoting buy in from your students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Jeff , It is always good for students to feel like they can approach the instructor. I like how you are honest with your students, and you help them keep their eyes on the prize. Patricia Scales

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