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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Getting buy in from students

Hi Toni, I really like how you utilize your students experiences and get them to expand from that point. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Jeanne, Case studies/scenarios certainly give our students a taste of the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Sarah, Students love hands-on learning! It lets you know if students really can apply theory. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Sarah, Geat way of learning utilizing case studies. I like how you group your students to come to conclusions. I also like the sharing period as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi John, Case studies make learning real. I like how you include your personal experience as well. Students tend to enjoy case studies and effective learning takes place utilizing case studies. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Tabitha, Great practices to utilize to minimize cheating. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Tabitha, You have to give the silent student a role so that participation is encouraged. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Debra, Well said! We are definitely thinking alike when it comes to the student/teacher relationship. The relationship should be strictly business. I love the child/parent analogy. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Rachelle, Prepare so that you can have an effective lesson plan. Preparation is key. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Daniel, I agree! I have been in the industry for 23 years, and I still prepare and try different ways of doing things so that I can give my students my very best. Patricia Scales

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