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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Reducing student cheating

Hi David, No, you are not breaking their trust! If they are not doing anything dishonestly, then they do not have anything to worry about! Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Yolanda, Great way to prepare students! Having great habits are excellent to generate positive results. I love your last statement. A favorite of mine is hard work beats talent when talent does not work hard! Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Jonathan, Awesome way to show the importance of learning various concepts. I have a PowerPoint presentation on each subject that I teach that I share with my students on Day 1 to answer why they need the course and how the course will help them in the work place. I also address these two topics when I teach the various concepts. Patricia Scales

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Hi RAJINI, Continue to strive to be the best! It is always good to pick seasoned instructors brains to pick up great tips from them as well. Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Jeannine, Patient scenarios will certainly thoroughly help prepare students for various situations that they will encounter in the real world. Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Brenda, Case studies are an excellent way to generate critical thinking from students. Case studies apply more to the real world. Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Tina, I love how you teach each class differently based on the subject and students! This is certainly teaching at its best when you adapt your teaching style based on your students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Eric, They do remember it, and it is so effective! Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Brenda, Coworkers can certainly help each other in the education arena, especially seasoned instructors they have a ton of great ideas. Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Sally, Game playing is an awesome way to review for a test. Academic competition better prepares students. Patricia Scales

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