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 students excited about course content

Hi Jacqueline, Good questions to ask students to generate excitement and discussion. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Megan, Yes, most people are really interested in learning about themselves. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi EDWARD, Yes. Students want to and need to know how the course is going to benefit them in their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Michael, Yes, students do pay closer attention if they know they will be tested or require to perform what was taught to them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Lee, Students like hearing about "what the will be able to..." Students need to know how they are going to benefit, and things need to be made clear to students so that they fully understand what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Shane, If humor works, then use it! Students tend to like humor in the classroom Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Benjamin, Try guest speakers they are the best and students love them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Mindy, It takes on a whole different level of seriousness when you require a signature from your students. Students understand the importance of the syllabus due to them having to sign to attest that they read and understand it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Rebecca, I concur! Teaching is so much like parenting in many ways. At the end, students really do appreciate the sterness from their instructors. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi William, You do a fantastic job of ensuring your students know exactly what is required of them. Student like knowing clear requirements. Patricia Scales

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