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 Maikel, Case studies are great for generating critical thinking. You really pointed out information that requires high level thinking. I can tell you do a fine job to prepare your students for their careers. Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Gustavo, You have to be extremely careful with building relationships with students. The relationship should be strictly professional. Too much is at stake for an instructor to have a personal relationship with students...way too risky. Professional is the best and safest approach! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Shannon, Love the idea! This is a good way to help students retain information. This sounds look fun as well. Students love having fun while learning. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Molly, What great use of visual learning. Students love hands-on learning, and they also love it even more when visual is involved. I visualized the land, fence posts, and house made out of the different things. Even adult learners enjoy active learning. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Donald, Awesome analogy! This is exactly how I was taught in Alegbra very analytical process. This typically makes sense to students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Gustavo, Nicely stated! When you give the students an assignment based on the guest speaker's presentation the students are even more attentive. You must hold students accountable in every way. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Carolyn, Great active learning exercise. Students are really engaged and excited when they are involved in active learning. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Cheryl, This serves as a great way to prepare students for what they will encounter on the job. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Eric, This is a great way to also get students exposed to things that they will encounter on the job! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Amalia, You have it! We should always have a high level of professionalism as well. Patricia Scales

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