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!

Activity

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Involving silent students in class

Hi Sara, I have found that if you give a quiet student some type of leadership role in their group, they shine even more. Quiet students do better in a smaller setting. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Involving silent students in class

Hi Ileen, What a great personable approach you take with your quiet students. This approach is a super way to build a rapport and to help put students at ease. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Identifying challenging students

Hi Sara, Based on her disruptions, she needs to be reprimanded. It is not fair that others suffer because of her. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Stephanie, Guest speakers are priceless. They help bring book theory into real life. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Matthew, Great way to change the monotony by having a guest speaker. Guest speakers bring book theory to real life. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Getting students excited about course content

Hi Dave, I like the three step approach that you utilize to generate excitement. I can see how this method will get a student excited. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Getting students excited about course content

Hi Thomas, Students typically enjoy hands on. You may need to utilize a variety with hands on. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Getting buy in from students

Hi Jona, Students need to know that you genuinely care about their success. They will work harder knowing that you truly care about their success. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Julie, All students need structure, even at the collegian level, and structure comes through classroom management. The instructor must control the class in every way. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

Discussion Comment

Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Bianca, Students like to hear about what happens in the real world so that they know what to expect and, they are better prepared. Patricia Scales

End of Content