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 Scott, Great way to test one's knowledge base by allowing them to do what you have lectured and shown. Students have to think critically when they have to do something on their own as such. Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Mickey, You are right the word Chemistry is just intimidating. Students tend to understand better if they can relate the concept to the real world. Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Gordon, You shot straight to the chase. You have it! The instructor's role is certainly different from the student's role. The instructor's role needs to be held in very high regards. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Karen, You have to be honest with students and encouraging at the same time. I have learned in this industry that you do not need to sugar coat things with students. Being straightforward is the only way and the best way. Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Joel, Listening to our students is a must. We must be good listeners so that we can better assist our students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Garry, Students need to be held accountable and responsible for their own education. We are there to help, guide and facilitate. Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Dawn, It is good that your students know that you are there for them, but they must put forth great effort to produce positive results. Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Jeff, Listening is key! Students like to know that they matter, and they need to want to be listened to. Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Sharon, As educators we need to test our students abilities as often as possible to ensure they know their information in order to be successful in the workplace. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Jill, This is an awesome way to get students accustom to what they will encounter in the workplace. This exercise also generates critical thinking. Patricia Scales

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