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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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Lauren, It is crucial to let students know on Day 1 exactly what is expected of them. Students should always have clear requirements from the instructor. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Steven, I like the idea of involving their workplace in the overall learning process. I can see how students will get axcited about this type of learning. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Andrew, Awesome ways to get students excited about the course. Students like to know how the course is going to benefit them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jason, Students tend to buy in when they can apply what they have learned, therefore hands-on activities are crucial. I also make mention of how the concept will help them on the job. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Nichole, You do a fine job by making learning apply to the real world so that students fully understand the relevancy of the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Hayvelises, Awesome way to track what works and does not work. This is a good way to reference how you want to make changes to the class as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Frances, I have found that scenario teaching is one of the best ways to generate critical thinking for students. Most students really think critically on scenario-based learning. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Sandra, I also like to let my students know how important attendance is on the job. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Meher, Students really become interested and excited when we can make learning apply to every day life, the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Amber, I concur! Every employee matters when it comes to working retention. It takes an entire village to fight the battle of retention. Patricia Scales

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