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 relevancy of course content

Hi Patricia, This is a great question to generate group discussion so that the students fully understand how they can benefit from the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Ivy, You are on point! Students love it when they can apply what they have learned. They understand the benefit of the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Jagrup, I love sharing with my students on Day 1 how the course applies to their career so that they undersand the relevancy of the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Audrey, Some instructors frown on sharing a wrong example, but I think this practice can be a great learning tool for students, especially if you have the students indicate what's wrong. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Carlos, Expectations are very clear when examples are shared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Michael, When students understand how the course applies to their career, they understand the course relevancy, and they develop a great sense of excitement. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Donna, Students really do get a better idea of expectations when they have been shown an example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Gina, You are very thorough with making your class expectations clear to your students. Your students are fortunate to have such detail-oriented instructor. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Inga, I require my students have a calendar to write down deadlines. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Sonia , A thorough review of course requirements is a must! Students have greater clarity when requirements are given in full details by the instructor. Patricia Scales

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