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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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Cory, I also like to add role play, simulations, case studies, scenarios, and etc. to promote critical thinking. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Shanel, Preparation is key! It is always best to have too much information than to not have enough. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Judy, You are on point! I can tell you lead by example, and you serve as a role model to all. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kim, You are absolutely correct! We have to be role models for our students because in some cases we are our students only role model. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Lisa, I agree! Guest spearks are the best. They can add so much flavor to a course by motivating and inspiring students. Students tend to believe it once they hear success from a guest speaker that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Cory, Showing examples give great clarity, which makes for a better understand as to what is exactly expected. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Kenneth, Students want to know on Day 1 exactly what is expected of them so that that they have an idea. I concur, it is our job to ensure clarity based on course requirements. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Alise, When students put their brains together it is amazing what they can come up with to impress the instructor. Most of our students are very intelligent. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Cynthia, I am sure you have learned that it is a way to be professional, yet be caring and approachable. Find you a nice system and work it to you and the students advantage. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Mahnaz, Students emulate what they see. We as instructors should be professional at all times. Patricia Scales

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