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 Stacy, Students love and enjoy role playing! Role playing makes things seem more real to students. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Jerry, Students tend to feel a lot more secure knowing that they are on the right track. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Gina, There must be structure in the classroom! It is only fair to students to give them deadlines and to stick to those deadlines. Patricia

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Interacting with students

Hi Jan, I concur! Students need to be reminded that there is a light at the end of the tunne,l and they need to keep their eyes on the prize. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Kimberly, Nursing is very handson and students tend to go in knowing that they must thoroughly know the procedural techniques in order to succeed in the workplace. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Jessica, I love it how you put your students first! You are right, it is all about the students! We've had our hay day so to speak. Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Michelle, Every opportunity you get to make a concept practical/real, take advantage of it. Students love it when we make the lesson applicable to the real world. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Colin, We as educators should always carry ourselves professionally. We are watched in everything that we do. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Charles, Students should have an environment where effective learning can take place. This environment must be managed by the instructor. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Randall, I agree! We should be the professional that we want our students to become. Patricia

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