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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Student Retention

Hi Helena, Yes. It definitely takes team work when it comes to retention. Together we can accomplish more. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Robert, I concur! We need to make it know to students through our actions that we genuinely care about them. Rapport building is very important. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Chris, Students get real motivated and confident when examples are shared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi EDWARD, Great! Students love hearing our stories/experiences as to how they apply to the course content. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Tricia, Love it! What a great way to teach students about critical thinking. Scenarios really give students a real dose at critical thinking. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Rodney, Students can easily see/understand the course relevancy of this course. Student enjoy learning how to give messages. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Meri, I concur! Technology has made it even easier for students to cheat. As educators we have to do the best we can to deter cheating. You have great practices in place to reduce cheating. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Gwen, Sharing examples is a good way to reduce students anxiety. Students feel bette about doing the project after being shown an example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Fernando, Students really tend to enjoy visual. Visual aid should be used as much in the classroom as possible. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Bonnie, Students need to fully understand exactly what is expected of them. Our students need clarity so that they will do well. Patricia Scales

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