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!

Activity

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Reducing student cheating

Hi Gail, The different versions of tests have worked really well. It makes it extremely hard for students to cheat. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Tracey, I have a similar situation in my job readiness class. It is a two way street, the guest speaker comes in and speaks about various topics pertaining to the workforce, and they are able to network with students to place them in various positions. Students are really excited about the opportunity because they can possibly land a job. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Capturing student attention

Hi Paul, Jeopardy always works well and students really get into it. The game concept is definitely a way to get students involved. The good thing about Jeopardy is that it can be utilized for any subject. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Involving silent students in class

Hi James, Trust is everything. Once students feel they can trust you, they really blossom. They tend to come out of their shell. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Jack, Students need to know that in the competitive market of message therapy "cookie cutter massages" are not going to get it. The therapist that is creative and unique will stand out amongst the competitors. Great idea of bringing in a guest speaker and giving the guest speaker things to cover. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Maintaining a professional image

Hi James, It will never fail you as long as you do not let students cross the line. I too have never let if fail me after 21 years of teaching. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Marilyn, You have many avenues to make sure your students are clear about what is expected of them. I am sure your students appreciate the clarity. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Getting students excited about course content

Hi Joe, Whenever students can make the conection of what they are learning to the real world, they typically get really excited. Connection is an understanding moment for our students. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Capturing student attention

Hi Winsome, Asking questions typically get students to focus. When a student is called upon they want to respond accurately. Patricia

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Charles, Sharing applicable personal experience is a great way to demonstrate course relevancy. Students enjoy hearing about our applicable personal experiences. Patricia

End of Content