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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Following up with student assignments

Hi Sue, You are on point! I love your entire perspective toward this. Students need immediate feedback to determine their understanding or lack their of. As instructors, we should certainly want to know how our students are doing. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Stephanie, Prperation is key! Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Margaret, Great approach! Cookies are something that most students enjoy! Super way to teach the concept of qualitative and quantitative. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Carolyn, Wow, this student needs to be put in her place immediately. This is totally disrespectful to you and the students alike. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Lynda, Sometimes to mention requirements on Day 1 is simply not enough. I like the idea of how you talk about requirements throughout the grading period. Patricia

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi David, Group work tends to work well for students. I like how you make the application apply to those who have encountered counter insurgencies to their real life. The more practical, the better. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Carolyn, Having various versions of a quiz is a great way to prevent cheating. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Lisa, I like your outlook on having a positive instructor image. I can tell you lead by example. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Monica, Short intervals of asking questions or to have student involvement is a great way to keep students on their toes. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Susan, Student involvement is key! The more students are involved, the more excited they are to learn. Patricia

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