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 Jennifer, I agree! Students love a mixture, such as lecture, role playing, case studies, mock learning, games, simulations, hands-on activities, etc. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Tawana, Super! You will make a fine instructor. Students can quickly tell when you love what you do. Teaching is truly my love. I love jit ust as much or more from when I first started over 23 years ago. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Edwin, Students really appreciate it when the instructor provides step-by-step instructions. Students gain a better understanding when great clarity is provided. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Julie, These are great ways to ensure students know exactly what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Adonis, The syllabus is an excellent way to ensure clarity. I love it when instructors welcome questions. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Elizabeth, Awesome! Students really do enjoy guest speakers. Guest speakers bring real life into the classroom. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Ron, Students love it when the instructor is excited about the course. The instructor's excitement really does rub off to most students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Jennifer, I concur! We have to let the students know how meaningful the course is going to be in their career. For adult learners, courses must have significance to their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Christopher, You are right! Students want to know how the course is going to be applicable to the workplace. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Rosemarie, I love your outlook when it comes to customer service! It is simple, treat others the way we would like to be treated. Patricia Scales

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