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 Christopher, Students love it when we make learning apply to the real world. We need to give our students exactly what they need to be successful in the workplace. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Karen, See is really believing. Visual adds great clarity! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Lawrence, What do you do to let your students know exactly what is expected of them? I like to give my students reminders, I thoroughly go over the syllabus on the first day, I jot down deadlines on the board, I require that my students have a calendar to indicate when assignments are due, etc. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Evangeline, I like this! How creative on your part! We have to make learning fun so that our students will better retain important information. Very practical! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Linda, I like how you make your students put their brains together to determine the calculation. This is an activity that will get them ready for their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Common Instructor Mistakes

Hi Billie, I can tell you give your students your all. Continue to be an effective instructor, by improving in those areas that may be a little lacking. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Jennifer, I really like the idea of student being tested in a different room; this in itself can certainly deter cheating. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Chris, I concur! Students do not want to have their time wasted. Everything that is taught should be able to help the student either or both personall/professionally. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Rene, Most students do no retain very much of what they have been taught. It is a great idea to make learning as visual as possbile in order to help students retain information. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Maryellen, Our students need as much guidance as possible. Patricia Scales

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