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 Miriam, It has been proven that more students are successful and confident by taking a review certification exam course. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Rene, That's right! Start by being a professional and if you haven't start to be a professional. Real simple. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Karoline, Students really and truly respect you more when they regard you as being a professional. Students really are not looking for another friend, they need someone to look up to. Patricia

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Susan, Students love hands-on activities and with this activity they get to feel the difference as well. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Sonja, Preparation is key and a good attitude is contagious!! Patricia

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Amanda, Some textbook theory can be way over our students head. We have to do what we can to simplify the text so that students understand. I like your mini lectures and how you allow students to select topics of interest to debate. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Sharif, Students really do perceive things differently. Examples cut down on confusion. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Brandon, Students like and need a new buzz to help keep them motivated. Excitement keeps them coming back. Patricia

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Paul, We need to always make our theory as practical as we can for our students. Our students need to know what to expect in the real world. Let's continue to challenge our students. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Anita, I concur! It is the instructor's responsibility to produce an environment that is conducive for learning to take place. Patricia

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