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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Advising Students

Hi Denise, Students need a good solid plan,otherwise they are lost. We have to be there to help guide our students. Our students need us for a sense of direction amongst other things. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Garry, Students can certainly learn a lot from each other. This is a great idea as a way to share knowledge. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Ramah, It sounds like you know when to have fun and when to get serious. Everyone needs laughter, it really lightens the tone. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Bridget, Students tend to get a better understanding when we make concepts relevant to their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Janet, Great clarity is added when students can see exactly what it is they need to do. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Mina, Awesome ways to get buy in from students. Student testomonials are great to sell students on a course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Darlene, It is crucial to think about things before you say it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Kevin, Sometimes by putting things in writting, it calms students down. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Erin, You are right! You are on it when it comes to monitoring during a test. Some instructors take test day as a rest day or a day to get caught up on grading. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Kellie, Guest speakers are awesome! They serve as a great way to change the pace of the class. Students enjoy guest speakers. They bring fire into the classroom. Patricia Scales

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