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

Getting students excited about course content

Hi Pearlmarie, It is always very touching when students share the stories as to what led them to college. I have had many students to bond from doing this activity. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Getting students excited about course content

Hi Susan, I concur! Theory knowledge is fine to pass the test, but the practical knowledge is definitely needed in order to be successful in the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Getting buy in from students

Hi Lawrence, You are so right! RELEVANCE!!! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Getting buy in from students

Hi Calvin, Awesome activity to help students see the relevance of computers in their chosen field of study. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Getting buy in from students

Hi Tangee, I agree! Students are motivated when students understand the full importance of a course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Getting buy in from students

Hi Melissa, I really like how you make things very real for your students. Students love and need to hear success stories. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Ellen, It really makes you feel so good as an instructor when the light bulb comes on for a student. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Making Students Active Learners

Hi David, I concur! Active learning makes the light bulb shine bright for most students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Making Students Active Learners

Hi George, Active learning is by far one of the best teaching methods. Students love hands-on activities. Sudents are more engaged when they are actively participating. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Terrance, What do you typically do to reduce instructor anxiety? I like to be extremely prepared and have a backup plan to every plan to reduce anxiety. Patricia Scales

End of Content