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 Bruce, Try it! Students love it when examples are shared! They have better clarity and are more inclined to begin once they have been shown an example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Lissa, I certainly understand your point, and I have seen this as well. I let my students know even though I am sharing an example, I still want their creativity and own ideas to show. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Vicki, Yes, it does. Students feel more motivated and safe to begin the assignment once an example has been shared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Charles, Students tend to enjoy PowerPoint presentations. I like to add various effects, sound, pictures, etc. to my presentations to jazz them up some. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Chelsea, Sometimes we have to help our students see the big picture. When they can see the big picture, they have a better appreciation for the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Christopher, Making the classroom setting apply to what your students will see/be doing once they begin their career is awesome! I bet this setup deters cheating as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Sebastian, You are right! Students need to understand that they must do their part to get what they should out of their education. Getting an education at most institutions is certainly no cake walk. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Jill, Awesome on your part! You are a hard worker and true professional. You want to give your students their money's worth. A prepared instructor makes for a better instructor, thus producing a better student. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Eric, Preparation is a must! Students will pick up quickly when you are unprepared, and then problems will begin to arise. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Kelly, I agree! The classroom environment should be conducive for effective learning to take place. Patricia Scales

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