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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Capturing student attention

Hi Kelsey, We must keep our students engaged, especially those who have worked all day. Variety is key to keeping students engaged. Hands-on activities are excellent for engagement. Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Timothy, We should always focus on our students strengths. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Timothy, That's right! Students like knowing EXACTLY what they are to do. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Hilary, I concur! Students are more ready to begin once they see an example and fully understand what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Ellis, Visual puts things in perspective for students; they get a better understanding by seeing. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Ruby, Great idea! Students need something to look forward to. Field trips are great because students can apply book theory to real application. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Ian, I like the idea of reviewing with students on a daily basis one requirement that is expected of them. Your students can not play the card, "I did not know." Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jean, Students are more at ease when they know exactly what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Barbara, Awesome! Students need and want variety in the classroom. With all the technology out today, we do not have to do things the same way we did them 25 years ago. Let's add flavor to learning. Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Arthur, That's right! Life happens to us all, but when we step foot in the building we need to forget about our personal problems and give our students everything that we have in the classroom. Patricia Scales

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