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 Debby, Instructors must believe 100% in the subject matter in order to get students excited and fully involved. Patricia

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Donald, Awesome exercise to get students involved. Super and fun way to test the knowledge base. This activity is also very practical. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Terri, I agree! Instrutors must be the best salespeople in the building because each day we have to sell the students on coming back the next day. Let's give our students their money's worth and teach them how the information is applicable to the real world. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Christopher, I do not know of an easier way. It sounds like you are being very smart with grading and preparing different versions of tests. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Dona, What a great way to network. Guest speakers are such valuable resources in more ways than one. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Kathryn, Great ways to deter cheating. Students will think twice about cheating if they not that they are being watched. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Reagan, When students realize that what they are learning will be utilized in the workplace they grow a fond interest in what is going on. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Marie-Christine, It should be in your actions that you are the authoritative figure. Students watch unspoken gestures as well as spoken words to determine if you are in full control. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Janice, I concur! Students need as much guidance as possible, and most students truly appreciate being shown an example. Visual adds great clarity. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Gina, Wow, I have had nothing but positivity from sharing examples of work. Most students appreciate being shown exactly what is expected of them. Patricia

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