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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Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Richard, Nicely stated! Continue to do what you are doing with this students and do not cut this student any slack. This student has to learn that there is certainly a time to take things seriously. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Sarah, Students like variety, and contrary to blief, they like to be kept busy. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Mark, Very analytical, and you make this real, therefore I know students enjoy the activity. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Toni, Students love it when we make learning apply to the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Rose, Preparation is key! I like to prepare a week in advanced. I do my planning on the weekend when I have the most time. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Erik, I agree! The instructor/student relationhip should be kept professional at all times. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Rah\'Meka, I concur! The student/teacher relationship should be strictly business. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Renee, Nicely stated! We must be the professional that we want our students to become. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Richard, We have to change it up on our students. I even change location during the period. I may start lecturing from the front and after break I will lecture from the back. Change is good. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Tricia, Your thoughts are accurate! Instructors should lead by example! Patricia Scales

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