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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Class management for student success

Hi William, Nicely stated! Students need to be exposed to an environment where effective learning takes place. It is the instructor's responsibility to monitor the classroom!! Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Wanda, Favoritism is never good! It is frowned upon! Treat all students alike, and your reputation as a fair instructor will be well respected. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Melissa, I love it! This is learning at its best. Students love it when they have scenarios that they will encounter in the workplace. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Sherry, Students really love it and really get to thinking when you give them real-world scenarios to solve. They will think very hard on an assignment as such. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Hayvelises, Variation is exciting. I love using role playing, mock learning, scenarios, case studies, field trips, guest speakers, simulation, and technology. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Robert, You have to pull shy students into the discussion, otherwise the more outgoing students will not give the shy students an opportunity. I offer class participation points to draw everyone in to participate more. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Ivy Joy, Students need to fully understand why they are being reprimanded to learn anything from the situation. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi John, Some students just can't figure it! The need our help to help them resolve things. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Jeff, Listening is key!! Our students need to know that we genuinely care about them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Judy, Awesome practices to use to deter cheating. I really like how you even try to get a larger room to prevent cheating. Patricia Scales

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