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 Floyd, I love it! I visualized my dream from many years ago based on your response. I can tell that you genuinely care about your students, and you truly want to be a part of their success! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Jeffery, Planning is a great exercise to generate critical thinking. When students have to come up with a plan, they really put on their thinking caps and are much more methodical. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Anna, Yes, let students express themselves. Sometimes all you have to do is ask, and they will begin to really open up. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Thomas, Guest speakers can certainly share real-life examples with students. Students are inspired and motivated from hearing guest speakers. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Latasha, Students really do feel better prepared after being shown an example. Students are more eager to get started when examples are shared because they know exactly what needs to be done. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Leveda, What great ways to ensure clarity of course requirements. Your students are fortunate to have you as their instructor. You go the extra mile to make sure your students know exactly wht is required of them. I love the motivation saying you put on the board daily! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Bethany, This is a good way to teach students so that they know how to make good decisions once they start their career! You are really preparing your students for the workforce. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Sharyn, Love it! Role playing is an excellent teaching tool to test a student's critical thinking skills. Students enjoy role playing and the learning sticks from role playing. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Managing angry students

Hi Brandi, You have it! This is truly the best way to deal with an angry student. Listening is key and dealing with them without an audience helps calm the situation. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Rebecca, You have it! We must be role models for our students and do what is required of us as educators. I like how you make it known to your students that their assignments are meaningful and not just busy work. When students understand the importance of an assignment they are more incline to do the assignment. Patricia Scales

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