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 Garry, The instructor really makes the course. Students enjoy knowledgeable and energetic instructors that can make the course apply to the real world. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Ashley, Nicely stated! Yes, you are on point! Patricia

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Joseph, It really just seems to be more of human nature to remember the not so good and forget about the good. Great way of showing relevancy by giving real life examples. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Susan, The instructor also needs to be professional because as professionals we should lead by example. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Mak, Teaching is teaching. As long as you are prepared, professional, organized, knowledgeable, and fair you will be just fine. Patricia

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Critical Thinking Activities

Give examples of activities or questions that involve critical thinking in a course that you are currently teaching.

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Critical Thinking Activities

Give examples of activities or questions that involve critical thinking in a course that you are currently teaching.

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Give examples of activities or questions that involve analytical thinking in a course that you are currently teaching.

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Making Students Active Learners

Consider a topic that you usually present using a pure lecture approach. Discuss ways you could make students more active learners during such lessons.

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Making Students Active Learners

Consider a topic that you usually present using a pure lecture approach. Discuss ways you could make students more active learners during such lessons.

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