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 Tammy, I love it. Students need as much exposure as possible on how to handle various situations. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Sarah, Wow, this is an in depth project, and I especially like how your have the students answer the various questions. Students need exposure with working in groups so that they are ready for teamwork in the workplace. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Craig, Students learn better when visuals are involved, and they can actually perform by utilizing hands-on activities. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Leslie, I like how the steps are broken down to get to the root of the problem. Students take in information better when they can deal with things in small increments. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Nicole, Simulation is a great way to generate excitement from students. Students love it when they are given an assignment based on the way to handle a situation in the workforce. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Lindsey, Great point! Even instructors need time to get ready for the day. I like getting to work 30 minutes before everyone else so that I can get myself together. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Eugene, That's right! The instructor SHOULD definitely lead by example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Lauren, I agree! I can tell you live up to your role as an educator. Boundaries must be established in a student/instructor relationship, otherwise things become way too personal. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Billy, We must prepare our students as to how realistic things are in the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Erin, The syllabus is a great reference tool and a lot of students questions can be found in the syllabus. Patricia Scales

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