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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Capturing student attention

Hi David, We have to make our students accountable. Ask questions during a lecture and/or at the end to encourage students to stay focused. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

HI Charles, You are right! No one likes to walk into anything blind sided. I like how you make this applicable to on the job. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Lisa, Sometimes students only need a quick glance so that they can use their own creativity, and make the assignment truly theirs, however I have known some students they need to carefully examine things. I share a model that is fully discussed and shown to students, but I emphasize they need to use their own creativity. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jack, I love your perspective! It is simple, make it plain and hold students accountable! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi David, You are right! Students are motivated by different factors. As adult learners it is important for them to fully understand how the course will benefit them professionally. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Rodney, Super! Our students need as much clarity as possible in order to succeed. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Gail, Our students just do not read! I go over the syllabus verbatim on day 1 and have a question/answer session to ensure clarity. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Shelley, I agree! When you tie learning into the real world or any type of certification to obtain, students become a lot more interested in the course content. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Candace, I also like to tie in the current course to the upcoming course to trigger importance and excitement. I love talking about the upcoming course in the current course as the upcoming course applies to the current course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Beth, You are definitely on point! When you know the benefit, you are SOLD! Patricia Scales

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