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 students excited about course content

Hi Sandy, I like how you try to tie this commonality into personal so that students can gain a better understanding. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Christopher, Super! I also like for students to fully understand how the course can benefit them in their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Jennifer, Watching is fine, but students get more out of learning by doing, if the opportunity presents itself. I am sure you demonstrate and then let your students try it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Michael, This can be a challenge to get students to think quickly on their feet, some people have a natural knack at being a fast thinker and others have to get help from their peers. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Samuel, Students frown upon favoritism, and we should treat all students the same. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Khouloud, Guest speakers are priceless! I agree with your response. Guest speakers help students understand the real life of the course as it pertains to the book theory. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Jennifer, I like the idea of payday quizzes. We have to be creative with our teaching to keep students engaged. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Clare, I like how you have the students play a role to determine how they can benefit from the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Keith, I also like to bring in classified ads as they pertain to the course/skill set of the course they will obtain so that students can can see how marketable they are. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Emily, Wow, you do a variety of things to get buy in from your students. I am sure your students understand the importance of the course and how the course can help them in their career. Patricia Scales

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