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 Bruce, I love the questions. They really do make students think critically!! Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Wook, You are right! It is a a good way to keep students on their toes. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Tammy, I simply cut my students off politely/professionally and let them know we really have to move on. As an instructor you have to be aggressive when needing to reel students back in. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Jaclyn, You have it! Students will lose all credibility for you if you do not have confidence in your abilities! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Tammy, Penalize them accordingly...cheating is cheating. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Clifton, Guest speakers are very encouraging, and they really put book theory into real life. Students enjoy guest speakers, and guest speakers are very motivating to a lot of students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Roland, You are on point! I concur! Experience is no doubt the best teacher! When you have been there and done that you can speak about it genuiunely!! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Jeff, Visuals solidify things for students. Seeing is understanding for students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Robert, Visuals provide for a smoother journey for students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Joseph, Things are really made a lot clearer to students by sharing examples! Patricia Scales

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