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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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Yevette, I agree! Experience is the best teacher. Share as many applicable personal experiences as possible so that the students understand the importance of learning the knowledge to utilize in their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Kate, Students have a better understanding whenever they can actually SEE what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Shelly, After students catch on to you collecting quizzes, but not grading them, how effective do you think this tactic is? Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Yevette, What do you typically do to show course relevancy. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Julie, Super! Students love hearing about personal experience that is applicable to the real world. I like to make mention of the potential income in their field every opportunity I get. I also like bringing in classified ads as they pertain to the students field. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Becky, This is true practical learning. Students love it when we make learning apply to the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Beth, Great activity to get all involved, and they will love the treat as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Celine, Most students are like your biological children. They have a relationship with you, and they will work hard on doing the right things as to not to hurt/disappoint you. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Charity, I teach computer courses as well, and a practice I like to use is that when students print their test, the students are not allowed to pick up the printout. They raise their hand, and I will pick up the printout and take it to them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Brian, I have found that when you give silent students a leadership role, they tend to really come out of their shell. Patricia Scales

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