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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Class management for student success

Hi Robert, I love the pronoun we in education. The students need to know that we fully support them and truly care about their success. You do a fabulous job with classroom management! Keep up the great work! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Eleanor, I agree! A guest speaker is a breath of fresh air. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Sandy, Students love it when the lecture is followed by application. It is nothing like testing theory by doing. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Eleanor, I concur! If students can see it, they have a better understanding as to what is expected. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Sandy, Students love it when they can perform hands-on activities. Learning sticks whenever students are allowed to perform. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Mary, Students gain a different level of interest once they understand what they are learning will be utilized in their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Harper, You are definitely on point! When students understand what they are learning will be utilized in their field they get the importance of the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Katessa, Great response! You are certainly on point! It really takes everyone to work retention. Some students need constant encouragement and others need very little. It is good to know every student so that you better know how to deal with each student. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Rick, Students really learn better from doing. Students enjoy hands-on activities. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Samuel, Simulation learning is very practical, and it makes students think very critically and analytically. Patricia Scales

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