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!

Activity

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Making Students Active Learners

Hi Howard, Most students really do become engrossed when you are talking about something that directly pertains to them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Melinda, I have been teaching for 25+ years, and I have never had two clases that I taught the same way because each student is different. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Linda, You have a great system in place to ensure course clarity. Calendars are great for students use to help keep them on point. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Getting students excited about course content

Hi Kimberly, Most students really do look forward to what's coming next. I have found that most projects really are beneficial, and they help students grades if students put forth effort. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Making Students Active Learners

Hi Vincent, Pure leture can be pure torture! A variety as you have stated is a great approach. No one likes just sole lecture day in and day out. We have to mix it up to keep students engaged. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Making Students Active Learners

Hi Kevin, I am sure your students are having fun learning as well. Fun starts with the instructor because the instructor creates the atmosphere. You may want to incoporate technology through the use of hands-on activitives to add even more flavor to the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Cindy, Awesome leeway into the course! Your students have clear expectations as to what is required of them starting with Day 1. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Managing angry students

Hi Royace, How do you typically handle angry students. I like to get the student behind closed door and just let the student vent fully. Listening is key, and sometimes after the student has vented, eveything is okay. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi April, I like the idea of requesting steps to meet their goals. We must do what we can to hold students accountable for their action. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Tim, These are great calculations to let students know how math applies to everyday living. Patricia Scales

End of Content