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 Students Active Learners

Hi Dave, Yes, students want to be actively involved in the learning process. It gives students something forward to look to. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Diane, Students need refreshing. A boost of energy can be used by all. Guest speakers serve as a great energy booster. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Amy, Absolutely! Students feel more at ease and more confident when they have an outline they can follow. Seeing is really believing. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Peter, I concur! When students have a great model to follow, they are ready to begin because they feel as though they can produce quality work. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Madelaine, This is a good practice to utilize to provide clarity Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Ryan, Relationship building with students is vital. Students are more comfortable, and they open up more when they feel they have a rapport with the instructor. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Dennis, You understand when it comes to projecting a positive image. We are our students role models, and we need to display professionalism in all areas. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Heidi, Graduate guest speakers are the absolute best. They get to hear a testimonial from someone who sat where they are sitting. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Jeffery, You have it! There is really nothing like a testimonial. Students have a different level of excitement when they hear someone who speaks about it through the use of experience. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Christina, This generation of students love technology and of course hands on. What a great way to introduce the relevancy of the course through the use of doing and computers. Patricia Scales

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