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 Students Active Learners

Hi Michael, I agree! A great mixture is to have fun while learning. Some students are visual learners, and they need to see it! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Amanda, I concur! The instructor sets the tone. The instuctor should never take a bad attituden into the classroom. We are our students role models. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Felicia, Awesome! A quiz is certainly a great way to grab students attention. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jeremy, Super! I am happy to hear that you are active when it comes to sharing the syllabus with your students. Althought they are adults and should take it upon themselves to read the syllabus, most of them would not read it, if we left it up to them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jodie, Awesome ways to get buy in from your students based on the various settings. When students understand the relevancy of the course, they will buy into the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Art, Great idea! You may want to implement a participation grade and stress the importance of participating. Students tend to become more involved if they know that they will be graded. Also don't ask for volunteers, draft students, and the others will follow protocol. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Jennifer, I love your attitude! I can tell you are there for your students, and you genuinely care about them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Carol, Your thinking is definitely on point! Guest speakers are priceless, and they are so motivating. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Aaron, These are words that are sure to get students excitement level up! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Dan, I love your outlook! I can tell you lead by example and you geniunely want your students to be successful. Continue to be that fine role model for your students. Patricia Scales

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