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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Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jacqueline, Students love being reminded! I too remind my students. I am more at peace with myself when I remind my students and then they don't come through. They have no one to blame but themselves. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Mark, I love your perspective! You attitude should be emulated by all educators. I tell you have a passion for what you do! Continue to change lives!! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Ashley, You have it! Understanding course relevancy to a student is a must. Students need to know how they are going to benefit from the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jamie, You are on point! Students need to understand how they are going to benefit from the course either personally or professionally. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Keith, Consistency is key! Students will know that you are fair simply because you are consistent. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi David, Students really do love interacting with each other! They learn a lot from their peers, and they really try harder when they are competing. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Lloyd, I like to serve as a role model for my students, and I do this through appearance and action. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Greg, It is always best to start slow in the beginning to give students a solid foundation, then if you have to speed things up, it is not so devestating for the students. I give my students fair warning when the class is going to shift gears to a faster pace. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Phillip, A good review really does help with minmizing cheating. A lot of instructors utilize study guides as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Adrian, Students get the importance of things through utilizing the use of the computer. Everyone understands young and old alike the relevance of technology. Patricia Scales

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