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 Kevin, When a student feels successful they will definitely keep coming back, which is definitely the impact we want for retention. Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Dana, Our students need as much clarification as possible! Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Debra, The calming approach is the best. I have been using this approach for over 23 years, and it is definitely effective. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Wayne, Clever idea! Students LOVE catching the instructor doing something wrong. Great way to test their knowledge base as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Barbara, Absolutely! It is nothing like seeing the students level of understanding when they finally have it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Cameron, Students love it when we share real-world examples based on book theory. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Beatriz, These different teaching methods are great ways to get students acclimated to some of things they will encounter in the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Carrie, Awesome exericse! Everyone can benefit from an assignment as such. You can really see how your time is wasted/valued. I like the ideas of making modifications the next go round to improve time management. Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Amy, Competition can be a good thing, especially when learning is involved. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Barbara, I love building relationships with my students, and I always call our relationships strictly professional in nature, regardless what I know about them personally. I keep my peronalization at a minimal with my students. Patricia Scales

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