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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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Ernest, Love it! This really gives the students something to strive toward. Learning is at an entire different level when fun is involved. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Melinda, Class management is a must! The instructor must ensure an environment for effective learning to take place. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Tamra, Yes, small group especially really bring out a shy student. Shy students are more likely to open up in a small group. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Eric, Yes! Guest speakers are priceless! Our students have so much to gain from guest speakers. Guest speakers are very inspiring and motivating. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Nick, Students need to know that they are responsible for their actions or lack there of. Our students have to learn that they are to do what is expected of them. Let's hold our students accountable and work with them not on shifting the blame to others. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Daniel, Students have to realize that they are accountable and dependent upon. In the workplace the employer is going to expect them as employees to pull their weight. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Samuel, Yes, we have to reassure our students that education is priceless. The investment in education is certainly well worth it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Eric, Students can rest easy knowing exactly what is required of them. A visual adds great clarity. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jessie, Yes! This is exactly what needs to be done to make course requirements clear. Students need to know exactly what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Meg, Students know exactly what is expected of them when they can see an example. Patricia Scales

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