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 students excited about course content

Hi Patricia, Anytime hands-on teaching can be done, take full advantage. Students love doing. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

H Darcy, These are sure ways to get students pumped. We must keep the fire in our students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Judy, I can tell you do a super job motivating your students and keeping them excited. Students like it when we let them know that we are approachable. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Vance, Great way to get students to understand the importance of the course! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Andrew, I concur! Great way to start! Why is important to adult learners. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Gloria, Students can give each other good constructive feedback, and most students are very receptive to other students feedback. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Mariska, Awesome lesson! It is super the way you coached these students and provided explicit direction. I also like how you made the story apply to real life. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi John, It is always good to try to keep the classroom environment professional in nature. It is way too risky when personal issues become the center of focus. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Sandra, A visual is always good for students. Students tend to receive the information better when they can see it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi John, I agree! Honesty is the best policy! Patricia Scales

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