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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Advising Students

Hi Laurna, The action plan model is a great tool to utilize to help keep students accountable. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Susan, I like the idea of letting students apply what they have just been lectured. Students retain more when they can do hands-on activities. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Don, I have learned that cases studies are known to be great to generate critical thinking. Scenarios also cause students to think critically. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Judd, I move everywhere while my students are testing. They never know where I will be standing. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Charlotte, Examples really aid in many questions! Students know exactly what is required of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi DOUGLAS, Some students just will not open up to you! Rapport building is a way to try to get silent students to open up. When a student feels as though he or she has a relationship with you, they tend to open up more. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Vincent, Yes, we need to be the professional that we want our students to become. Lead by example. Students tend to have a bit more respect for you when they are to call you by Mr., Mrs., Ms. and last name. First name basis is way too personable. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi B., Yes, you have it! Never lower standards! Always make students rise to the challenge. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jason, Yes, students need to know on Day 1 exactly what is expected of them. The tone has to be set initially. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi DOUGLAS, That barrel serves as a visual for students. Students better understand when they can see it! No one likes throwing away money, education, time, etc. Great use of visual aid to help promote buy in from students. Seeing is definitely believing. Patricia Scales

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