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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Critical Thinking Activities

H V. Festa, I like how you make the lesson real common/simple, such as a simple parking issue and finding a solution. Our students understand better when it is made simple. It is easier to go from simple to comlex. The students now have a better grasp when they do the research assignment. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Geary, Excellent idea! This makes it real for the students. The students can really relate book theory to real action. Students understand it better when it is made practical. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Scott, I agree 100%! Excitement starts with the instructor, and it trickles to the students. Students can tell if you are enthusiastic about teaching the course or not. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Alexander, I concur! Guest speakers are proof that it can be done, and they are very motivating and inspiring. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Kamel, That's right! You cannot ever go wrong with having too much to do. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Alexander, Listening is key! Sometimes the angry student simply wants to vent. If the issue is beyond your scope, as you have done, always find appropriate personnel to deal with the problem. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Alice-Marie, Our students have a lot going on outside of school. I like the idea of have one-on-one coferences to get them back on track. Most of our students need constant motivation and guidance to help them with their succcess. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Brandiann, Being over prepared really does put you more at ease. No one likes being caught empty handed. As instructors, we should always keep something extra in our hip pocket. Patricia

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Carol, Students love and enjoy role playing. It is a great way to ensure students understand various concepts that have been taught. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Karin, Listening is key, but I will never whole up the entire class for an angry student. I wil deal with the angry student on her time, not at the expense of other sudents' time. Patricia

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