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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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Christopher, Wow, this is really high-level thinking. What an excellent way to promote critical thinking. Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Daniel, Creative name, and a great way to generate critical thinking. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Daniel, I like it how you make your students think critically by actually giving them a scenario that they will certainly face in the workplace. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Ralph, Preparation is key! Just remember, you are much more knowledgeable about the subject matter than your students, therefore your knowledge should definitely help with your confidence level. Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Kimberly, I agree! Guest speakers also add great validity to when has been taught in the course. Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Bridget, I have been told that I am too reminding by another instructor. I feel guilty when I do not remind students about assignments, but I fully understand your perspective. When we were in college, our professors surely did not remind us. Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Gabriel, Students love when they can have a visual of what needs to be done. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Mary, Students need to know exactly what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Travis, Students fully know what is expected of them when they can see an example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Joseph, Students get it when they can SEE it! Patricia Scales

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