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 Tammy, Visuals add great clarity! Students tend to grasp if they can see it! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Christina, I agree! It is my favorite motto as well. I can tell you are passionate about your career, and I know the passion is evident to your students as well. Excitement really begins with the instructor!!! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Trinity, Awesome! Students love hands-on activities! Movement is exciting to students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Michael, I concur! Students understand the relevancy of the course when they understand how it applies to their chosen field of study. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Bethany, Some classes are simply understood as to the importance of the course. They students know that they must have it in order to be successful in their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Joan, I have known some instructors to alternate with pages going in reverse order,for example if you had a test with 2 pages, Test Version 1 would consist of Page 1 and 2 in normal order, and Test Version 2 would consist of Page 2 first and then page 1. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Dan, I have noticed that if you take a soft approach with quiet students,they are more likely to open up. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Richard, You are on point! Visual adds better understanding. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jacqueline, Great ways to promote buy in from students! Students love hearing our stories/experiences as they apply to their chosen field of study. Stories can be very motivating and inspiring. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Samuel, I love your attitude and perspective! You said it simply and truthfully! I can tell you genuinely care about your students. Patricia Scales

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