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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Class management for student success

Hi Earl, Yes, the instructor has to control the classsroom for effective learning to take place. The classroom should be an environment that is conducive for learning to take place. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Dave, Yes, this is a great tactic to keep students engaged. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi David, Yes, verbal understanding is just as important as the visual aspect of understanding. Better communication is established by doing both verbal and visual. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Sherlian, Absolutely! Everything should be clear to students by sharing an example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Yvonne, Students need to feel comfortable with their classmates and, of course, the instructor. Students open up more when they are comfortable. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Charles, The course syllabus is the document to utilize to ensure your students know exactly what is required of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Dannette, Visual adds better clarity. Most students get it, if they can see it! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Priscilla, Sure! Excitement needs to start with the instructor. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Cathy, I come up with a list of inservices by getting ideas from my instructors. We have guest speakers to present on various topics, such as Retention, CPR, United Way, Domestic Violence, Laughter in the Workplace, etc. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi MARIANE, Students enjoy hearing our stories as to how they apply to the course content and the real world. Patricia Scales

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