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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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Jackie, I agree! Guest speakers are priceless. They are the best. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Meher, I concur! The instructor has to be the best edutainer in the building. Each day the instructor has to sell the student on coming back the next day. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Diana, Students learn more/better by doing. Students enjoy the hands-on portion of the class. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Mary, We all love to eat! Eating makes learning fun, exciting, interesting, and sel-fulfilling!! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi David, It is amazing how this type of learning really sticks with students. Students love quizzing/testing each other. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Alan, Frequent changes allow for good pure critical thinking. I love giving my students scenarios to help promote good solid critical thinking. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Amy, Students get it when they are allowed to deal with practical applications. They get a good taste as to how things are in the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jackie, I concur! Students who know their material have a higher level of confidence. Preparation is the key to success. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Chan, I love your approach to teaching, you tell your students, you allow your students to practice what has been told to them, you demonstrate, and you get invovled. I love your active participation as well to motivate your students to get involved. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Jodie, Show and tell is a great way to teach. Students tend to grasp concepts better when they can see it. Patricia Scales

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