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 relevancy of course content

Hi Tamyra, When students can see a visual, they have a better understanding of it all. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Della, You are on point. It is important to communicate. Students love it when we are approacable and welcoming. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Kim, Students enjoy hearing our experiences as they apply to the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi John, I concur! Students can tell if you genuinely love what you do and your excitement for the course. If you are a fake, students will have no respect for you. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Antonio, There are certainly advantages of teaching face-to-face verses online. A lot can be told just from facial expressions and gestures. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Laura, What a great wasy to help the students take ownership in the course. Students feel a sense of importance when they know that their ideas matter. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi David, Students need to surround themselves with positive peers and seek strong guidance from staff/faculty. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Kevin, I concur! Students are important to us, but they are students and should be held accountable and earn their education. They have to understand, their education is not going to be given to them, but we will do all we can to help them succeed. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Kimberly, Jeopardy is a fun way to get students to review and retain information. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Joel, Very fun and informative way to get students actively involved. Patricia Scales

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