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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Showing examples of student work

Hi David, Yes there are many advantages to sharing examples with students. Students gain better clarity when examples are shared. Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Mark, Love the see-discuss-do method. Students want a variety in the classroom. Pure lecture is way too boring. We should give our students something to look forward to. Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Jeffrey, Nice way to break the monotony of just plain lecture. Students like a variety when it comes to learning. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Fernando, You understand the importance of being prepared. Preparation is the key to success! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Wayne, An instructor really needs to be on their feet while students are testing. When students know that you are watching, they are less likely to cheat. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Bonnie, Yes. Guest speakers are priceless. They really can give students insight about the profession in a true sense instead of just what the book is saying. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Chris, Great ways to utilize to capture students attention. Walking around is such a magical approach to keeping students engaged. The instructor needs to project energy to keep student engagement alive. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Trudi, Students really appreciate it when they can get one-on-one attention. Everyones likes to feel as though they are important. Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Jim, Awesome! You really give your students a real dose as to how things are in the real world when it comes to this profession. Students really and truly want to know what to expect. Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi John, I like letting my students know how the course is going to benefit them in their career. This generally brings about buy in from the students. Patricia Scales

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