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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Customer Service

Hi Rick, Students no doubt make the business, and we want to provide impeccable customer service so that they want to continue to come and so that they will tell others about us in a good way. Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi David, It is amazing what students can learn from each other. Peer teaching/learning has proven to be very effective. Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Clifton, Great idea of the front/back. I am just wondering if two people sitting side by side will end up on the same side. I create two different versions and alternate in that fashion. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Linda, Believe it or not, most students want structure, and they want the instructor to set the standards high. I have learned over the years that even adult learners will take advantage of you if you do not manage firmly. Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Chris, Great teaching aides to use to get students excited about the course content. I also love using mock learning, role playing, simulations, peer teaching, scenarios, case studies, and games. Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Debbie Kay, It certainly is a team effort! It is everyone's responsibility to help with retention. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Mitchell, It is our number one duty to make a positive impact on students lives. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Jessica, Students really do love it when we make learning fun. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Anna Marie, Great idea about showing an applicable video! Videos serve as a great variation to teaching methods. Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Theresa, I love it! Students need to know how to do with crises in the workplace. Patricia Scales

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