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 Teresa, You do a fine job in getting your students prepared for the graded assessment. Continue to produce quality graduates. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Alan, Students love it when we share stories/experiences that are applicable to the lesson. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Lawrence, It is a popular question, "Why do I need to know this subject?" I am very proactive when it comes to this question. I have a 5 minute PowerPoint presentation prepared for each course that I teach to share on Day 1 why they need to take the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Vania, Great variety used to generate excitement! I like the idea of including fun with learning. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

H Renard, Students absolutely love it when we make learning real! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Linda, Awesome! Students can tell when you have a true passion for what you do. Your excitement rubs off on to your students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Alan, Wow, you are luck to have such flexibility in your program. You can really cater to your students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Doris, Graduate speakers are priceless. Students make a great connection with graduate speakers. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Students Are Important Customers

Students are the most important people in an educational institution! Faculty and staff need to provide extraordinary customer service to students. Extraordinary customer service is simple; treat others the way you would like to be treated! Remember, students are the reason we have jobs!

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Making Students Active Learners

Holly, It sounds like you do a fine job based on what you have to work with. To help speedup the lecture you many want to try guided notes for the students. Patricia Scales

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