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 Sean, It is important for students to understand the importance of the course so that their excitement shows. Excitement must start with the instructor first. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Barbara, Students love participating in active learning. Active learning is fun and exciting, in addition it is a way to help retain information. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Nelia, This really gives students something to think about. This is a good scenario to generate critical thinking from the student. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi DJ, The "what happens next" is a good approach to take with students. It gets them thinking and it certainly sparks their curiousity. It also keeps them on their toes. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Teresa, This is an exciting exercise to get students to utilize their analytical/critical thinking skills. These are the types of things students will encounter in the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi John, It is hard to reprimand, but we have to get the student's attention and teach them for every choice there is a consequence. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Bryan, We are the most essential when it comes to retention, however everyone plays a role. It takes the work of everyone to effectively manage retention. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Michael, Guided notes work well too! Students like the guided notes due to being able to pay more attention to the lecture instead of just focusing on taking notes. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Jerry, Students love doing this type of work. It is amazing the high quality of work you get from some team. Some students have a knack for instructing. Excellent way to break the monotony. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Michael, I admire you! What a great practice to have to prepare. I can tell you want to do your very best and give your students all that you have. Keep striving to be the very best that you can. Patricia Scales

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