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 Tami, You are right! When clarity is provided, it is a win-win situation for both the instructor and students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jeanne, Absolutely! It is always good to have a question/answer session after you go over the syllabus. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Angie, Excitement starts with the instructor! Get excited! Bring in guest speakers, go on a field trip, have a scavenger hunt as it pertains to the class/lesson, have class at a restaurant/outside, etc. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Rick, Enthusiasm is contagious, and it can certainly generate buy in. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Mine, Yes, and I also let them know how the course will benefit them in their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Kristi, I also like to have great discussion with the students to let them know how the course will benefit them in their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi James, Awesome! When students can relate, they can certainly think more critically. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Carlos, Great way of getting your students to share personal stories that help them think out of the box. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Claudia, This review lets you know if your students are grasping the information or not. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Heather, I concur! It is irrelevant to let students know that is is your first time teaching. Sharing this information opens up a can of worms. Patricia Scales

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