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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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Richard, Students can quickly tell when you are prepared and organized. Students appreciate an instructor's preparedness and organization. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Santiago, Most of our students tend to lose focus whenever various outside situations arise in their life. We have to lend a listening ear. If you can not provide help, assist the student in finding appropriate help. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hello Faith, Yes, it is their choice, but as instructors we have to try to get these students on track. Have a serious conversation with them. Patricia

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Faith, It is always good to have additional materials as a backup. Being over prepared is a plus. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Toni, Do you typically have an outline of each course you teach, and how has the outline benefited you and your students? Great idea about having an outline. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Craig, I like how you allow your students to run the class discussion to a certain point, but you step in when need be. Sudents like the leadership role that they partake with the class discussion, I'm sure. Patricia

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Nancy, I like the use of paraphrasing from students. Paraphrasing from students helps me to determine if students fully understand the concepts taught. Patricia

Patricia Scales

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hi Craig, What do you feel comes with book learning and what comes with life learning? Patricia

Patricia Scales

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Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

Hello Craig, It is important to reach all type of learners. It appears you do a great job reaching various type of learners through the use of PowerPoint presentations. Patricia

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Dealing with Unfocused Students

Hi Craig, These students like to put the blame on everyone except themselves. These students have to be taught to be responsible for their action. Patricia

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