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 Herman, When students understand the benefit(s), they become more interested/excited. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Carlos, I agree! The know exactly what is expected when an example is shared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Brenda, I have experienced students looking at a calendar before referring to the syllabus. I guess because a calendar it more of an easy read. You really go the extra mile for your students. Most instructors will give the due dates, but the students must be mature/professional enough to indicate the due dates on their calendar. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Kathleen, You do a fabulous job of providing clarity to your students. You are very reminding as well, and I am sure your students appreciate the reminders. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Linda, You are thinking correctly! You have so much to offer your students with 30 years of practical experience. Every opportunity you get share your experience as it applies to the content of the lesson. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Justin, You are on point! Students need to know how what they are learing is going to benefit them in the workplace. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Glenn, So true! When students feel as though they have ownership, they tend to fully buy in. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Mary, Students love it when we involve visuals. Students learn more effectively when they can see it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Rachel, Absolutely, if you follow the syllabus and pay attention to details, you can be successful in college. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Dustin, Emphasis should be placed on important points so that students will remember them. Patricia Scales

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