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 relevancy of course content

Hi Jeff, Students love hearing about how things are done in the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Terrie, Our students need as many "what if" questions as possible. They have to learn how to think out of the box. Students learn more from active learning activities. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi CHRISTOPHER, Love it! I concur! A lot of students do not utilize their most important tool, which is their brain. I tell my students all the time to use their brain!!! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Vincent, Students really want to know how things are in the real world. Every opportunity we get, we need to let students know how things really are in the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Brian, Awesome way to ensure clarity! Students need to fully understand what is required of he/she. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Robert, Students become more interested in and excited about the course when they fully understand how the course is either going to benefit them personally and/or professionally. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Maria, Excitement begins with the instructor! Your enthusiasm will certainly rub off to your students. Students love an energetic instructor. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Managing angry students

Hi Raymond, Never put yourself in harm's way with a student. You must protect yourself at all times. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Michael, Peparing various versions of a test is painless due to the ease of software/technology. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Earle, What an exciting exercise to make students use their analytical thinking skills. This also helps prepare students for the real world. Patricia Scales

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