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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Getting buy in from students

Hi April, Students need to and want to know how the course is going to help them professonally. You gain buy in once the students learn how they are going to benefit from the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Paula, Yes, this is a sure statement to grab their attention. Everyone wants a good job so that they can provide for their family. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Christopher, I like the idea of giving students the theory and then letting them apply what they have learned. Students enjoy hands-on applications. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Eric, Sounds like fun, and the students are learning at the same time. Flash cards are a wonderful learning tool. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Frankie, Awesome way to minimize cheating. I simply watch my students like a hawk. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Dave, Anytime you can show students what they are learning pertains to the real world, they undersand how the course is going to help them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Fred, You have great ways to promote course relevancy. Students need to know how they are going to benefit from the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Brandi, Examples provide better clarity. I love the idea of showing what to do and what not to do. Students have a better understanding with a visual. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Richard, Students form reletionships from icebreakers. Students really tend to enjoy icebreakers. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Terence, You have it! Listening is key, and we do not need to sugar coat things with our students. Our students need to hear the truth. Patricia Scales

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