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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Following up with student assignments

Hi Clifton, It is great when students know exactly where they stand grade wise. A student should have a solid idea about what grade level they are at in a class because of the instructor providing them with graded papers in a timely manner. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Lyle, Students love it and need it when we make learning applicable to the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Teri, I have found that most students do not even know what options to come up with to choose the best option. We have to help our students with analytical and critical thinking. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Peggy, I agree! Let your students try on their own, and if they begin to fall, you be right there to catch them. Students learn more by doing. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi David, I am sure your students get very excited about this assignment. This really pertains to how they would handle this type of scenario on the job. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Yesenia, I concur! The student/instructor relationship should be strictly professional. When the relationship becomes personal, things get way too risky. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Dawn, As instructors we must produce an environment for effective learning to take place. Preparation is key! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi June, Planning is paramount to becoming an effective teacher. Those who fail to plan, may possibly fail. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Brenda, Students love hearing stories that are applicable to the lesson. I love how you add fictions with fact, great way to make the story even more exiting/applicable. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Shoaib, You can certainly do this. Guided notes are awesome as well. Patricia Scales

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