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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Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Geri, What great variety you use to generate critical and anyalytical thinking. Role playing is real learning at its best. Students know how things will work in the real world when role playing is conducted in class. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi David, Accumulate some excellent examples! Students have a better understanding when examples are shared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Glenn, You are on point! Personal needs to be kept out of the classroom. The class period is strictly about business. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Terry, Good idea to let them lead and have ownership in something. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Jocelyn, I tell every new instructor do not ever tell students you are new, most will know you are because they have never seen you. Make your presence strong and be thoroughly prepared each day so that you will make a great impression on students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Melinda, Sudents need to know how they are going to benefit from the course either or both personally/professionally in order to understand the relevancy of the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi John, Students get it when they can see it! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Shawn, Visual adds better clarity. Most students gain a better understanding by seeing. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Fredrik, You are on point! The moment you notice a change in students, you should talk to them so that you can help them as early as possible to try to get back on track. Life happens, and some students really need us. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Yolanda, I can tell you have a passion for teaching. You are right preparation is key, and more importantly you need to love what you do so that you will do it well! Patricia Scales

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