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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Advising Students

Hi Drexel, Being constant is a must! When we don't waiver, our students are better prepared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi William, You are right! Students know when you are unprepared, and they will lose all respect for you due to being unprepared. Being prepared is must. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Leonard, Awesome tactics to have in place to deter cheating. Instructors need to be mobile when students are testing. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Robert, This is fine! We certainly need to discover how each of our students best learn. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi William, Assignments should be followed up on so that they instructor can determine if the students are grasping the information or not. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Carol, What a super idea! Field trips are very helpful, and they bring book theory to real life. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Yonnie, Awesome practices to have in place. Students love hearing how it is going to be in the real world through the use of instructors and guest speakers. Guest speakers are priceless, and they add a lot of flavor to the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Stacy, Examples surely give students a better understanding of the requirements. Grades are better when examples are shared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Stephanie, You are on point! Most students are visual learners, and naturally they have a better understanding when they can see exactly what is required of them. Students are more confident/motivated when they can see an example as to what is required of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Norman, Awesome ways to ensure your students know exactly what is required of them. Patricia Scales

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