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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Capturing student attention

Hi Rosalyn, Vets with PTSD can certainly be a challenge. I too have experienced this type of student. I have found that this type of student does better with hands-on activities and staying busy. Of course you have to have lecture, but the more busy this type of student is, the better. Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi John, Yes, when students do not respect you, you really have lost it all with your students. As an educator professionalism is key! Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Tracey, What an interesting way to test retention of material. This project is very thorough, and I am sure it serves as a great eye opener for students. I bet some students realize that they did not learn the material, they only memorized it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Judy, What a great way to monitor boredom. Students enjoy a variety, and they love hands-on activities. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi John, That's right! Do not lower the bar! You really get from students what you expect. Make the student rise to the bar, most will. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Brian, Yes, this is it! Electronic devices are way too tempting during test time. Electronic devices must not be visible during test time. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Rosalyn, You have it! YouTube is all purpose. If you can't find it on YouTube, you can't find it anywhere. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Lauretta, Yes! YouTube has anything on it you can imagine. Students love the use of technology in the classroom. Students need to know that the course content will benefit them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Virginia, Awesome! I love it how you share course relevancy and real-world implacations/applications with your students. Students need to know how the course really is beneficial to them in their career. I love your proactive approach. Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Tiffany, I concur! It is certainly a team effort to work retention. Everyone has to give total effort. Patricia Scales

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