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 course requirements clear for students

Hi Susan, I love the posting of the calendar. Posting the syllabus in the classroom is a great idea as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Michelle, Sudents love it when clarity is provided. When things are clear, there is less confusion. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Michelle, I love the posting of the syllabus. Even if students misplace their syllabus, which they are known to do, they have a posted copy they can refer to. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Jessica, You may be able to have the students get in groups and draw to express the summary of the story. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Jessica, It sounds like you do a great job to get students excited about the course content. You may want to bring in a graduate as a guest speaker to let the students know how helpful the course was to he/she. Also handso-on activities, if applicable, are always great. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Neelam, I love how you get your students involved and allow them to think critically and analytically. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Luke, This is great! Students have a hand in everything. I can see how effective learning can take place utilizing these tactics. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Carolyn, Wow,your students can definitely benefit from your experience. Experience truly is the best teacher!! I am sure you have many stories that are applicable to the course content. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi John, You are definitely on point! It is a win-win situation to share examples with students. Great clarity is added when things are visible. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Wook, I love how you lead by example. You except the highest from your students, and you show your students your very best. Patricia Scales

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