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 course requirements clear for students

Hi Alethea, Students expect to find out the requirements, expectations, rules, policies, and procedures on Day 1. It is best to let students know from the beginning how serious the course is and you are. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Charles, It is good to know that you will be better prepared to watch out for cheaters the next time you administer a test. These tactics really do curtail cheating. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Sharon, I agree! To strengthen students critical thinking I have found the following to be helpful, scenarios, case studies, mock learning, role playing, simulations, debates, etc. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Rhonda, Nicely said! I can tell you practice what you preach, and you are the perfect role model for our students. Continue to lead by example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Linda, Experience is the best teacher! You have a lot of experience and wisdom as well. Your students can learn a lot from you if they listen and follow your exemplary leadership. Continue to be a role model for our students! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Israel, Students love having fun while learning! You need to try bingo and crossword puzzles as well. These are fun games too! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Kathleen, Students love it when they can apply what has been learned in school to their personal life as well. Students need to see/understand the benefit of learning. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kari, You have it! Distance is key in a student/instructor relationship. The relationship should be strictly professional in nature. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Karla, Great! It is always good to be up and on your feet when students are testing so that they know you are fully aware as to what they are doing. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Sheena, I agree! Guest speakers bring book theory to life! Patricia Scales

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