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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Reducing student cheating

Hi Jay, This is always a good practice and has proven to be very effective over the years. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Donna, You may want to try calling on this student. You may be surprised at what you get. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Marnie, Students need to feel their input matters. By interacting with students, you begin the rapport building process. Having a good relationship with your students is very important. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Tina, We should be about our students success. I can tell you really give you all and all to ensure your students succeed. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Melissa, I too loved being shown examples when I was a student. I gained a better understanding of it all. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Andrea, I like how you take this field trip extremely early in the grading period. I am sure this field trip generates a lot of excitement, and many students can visualize themselves working in a hospital. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Susan, Students are less apprehensive once they have been shown an example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Thomas, You are right! Some students will go above and beyond the example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Jessica, I concur! Visual provides great clarification. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi George, I like it! Our students need to understand the importance of retaining information. Patricia Scales

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