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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Involving silent students in class

Hi Peggy, Good approach to take with the silent students. I make it a point to make small talk with the silent students daily. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Paula, We have to make our students feel very important because they are. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Jo, Reprimand the student. It sounds like you have been more than fair. In the real world their tardiness on tasks will not be acceptable. They will lose their job. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi DARRON, As instructors, we have to get students to see that there is certainly a connection to the course to their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Dan, Students love it and are more excited when we making learning apply to the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Cynthia, You have it! Adult learners need to and want to know how they are going to benefit from the course professionally. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Jo Ann, It really does put the students more at ease when an example is shared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Paulette, Students have a better understanding when examples are shared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Phillip, If a student can get motivated to get started, they will normally follow through with their work. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Paul, Excellent... you should call this the Wall of Hall of Fame! Students feel extremely special when their work is displayed, great confidence booster! Patricia Scales

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