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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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Kelly, Students love reviews, especially if you make the review fun by playing a game. such as jeopardy or bingo. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Frantz, Students love it when learning directly applies to what they will be doing on the job. Students are excited about practical learning. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Chris, I like how you purposely do things to have your students figure out what's wrong to promote analytical/critical thinking. Students need to know how to troubleshoot before they enter the workforce. Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Owena, I let my students know up front that it is only an example, and I do not want their work looking like the example. They must use their own creativity. I certainly understand your point. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Lynne, I like the idea of showing students the big picture initially, but letting them know that you will take baby steps to get them to that point. This method really gives the students something to work toward. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Lynne, Students love it and retain more when they receive smaller pieces of information broken down. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Kimberly, I understand! Some students are very hard to motivate. Continue to motivate others and make a difference to those who really want to do better and hopefully the uncaring ones will jump on the band wagon. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Petya, I love to build a relationship with my students! Students love knowing that you genuinely care about them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Eileen, Wow, you are so thorough with making course requirements clear. You students should really appreciate your thoroughness!! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Edward, I agree! Students need to hear it from someone who has experienced things that they are experiencing, yet come out successful. Patricia Scales

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