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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Class management for student success

Hi Nick, You have it! Instructors should produce an environment so that effective learning can take place. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Janice, Great practices to utilize to deter cheating. Different versions of a test really help minimize cheating. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Rodney, Great practice to have in place. Trying to establish a relationship with all students can be extremely helpful. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Daniel, You are right! The instructor does not need to sit during testing for obvious reasons. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Juan, Yes, students need to understand the benefit of the course and/or personally/professionally. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Keith, Yes, nothing but good comes from hard work. Hard work is a sure way to help rise to the top. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Peter, Great idea to get students to understand the relevance of the course. Students really buy into the course when they understand the benefit of the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Nicolas, Learning needs to be applied to the real world. Students understand the benefit of the course better when they know how the course is going to help them in their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Jacci, Awesome way to get students to buy into the course as well. English is extremely important both personally and professionally. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Betsy, When real-life application is introduced to students, they will buy in because they understand the benefit of the course. Patricia Scales

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