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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Getting buy in from students

Hi Lisa, Students really are yearning to know how they will benefit from the course either professionally/personally. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Vallorie , I like how you reel your students in on Day 1. Visual is always motivating for most students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Kendall, Absolutely! Students want to and need to know the benefit of the course for them professionally. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi David, Students want to and need to hear success stories to get them excited/motivated. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Stephen, Students really do get to thinking when they are involved in class discussion. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Christopher, Students should have boundaries. It is never good to have a personal relationship with students. This can cause way too many problems. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kathy, I agree! All stories should be applicable to the lesson/subject matter. Instructional time should not be wasted on unrelated class topics. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Clare, We have to allow our students to see the ownership/investment that they have in their education so that they can understand the seriousness of it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Chukwuka, I love teaching through the use of simulations. Learning is made real when you teach in a simulated environment. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Michael, It is good when students have a document that they can reference, such as the syllabus for better clarity. Patricia Scales

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