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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Reducing student cheating

Hi Misty, This is what the instructor should do when students are testing...pace the room. Instructors should not be grading papers while students are testing. Instructors should be watching their students during test time. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Thomas, Yes! Students like having prior knowledge and knowing what they are getting into. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Chuck, It takes an entire school to work retention. Retention is a constant battle, but it is definitely worth it to help our students become success stories. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Bruce, Yes, professionalism definitely starts with the instructor. Students watch our every move. As an instructor, we have to always be on our "A" game. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Cenek, Sitting on the corner of the inattentive student desk is surely a way to get the student to pay attention. I like standing right beside the inattentive student to get the student to pay attention. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Robert, The syllabus is definitely the document to ensure clarity of the course. Students always have a hard copy to refer to with having a syllabus. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Russell, What a great way to help students see the relevancy of the course. When dealing with people, you certainly need to know how to speak. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Carlos, This is great! Students get to see things that will be going on in the real world. Awesome exercise to get students to think critically. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Cenek, Students have better clarity when they see a visual. They know exactly what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Bruce, Fantastic job with making sure course requirements are clear. Your students know exactly what is required of them, and they know the point system. Patricia Scales

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