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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Capturing student attention

Hi Sara, I love the games, and I am sure the students love them as well. Students love having fun while learning. Spelling Bs are real big at my institution. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Wendi, I concur! Adult learners need to know the why, and they have more of an interest in what is going on. They have to understand the benefit. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Randall, The SWOT Analyis is certainly a great tool to evaluate one's self. Bottom line, this tool is very effective as long as you trying turning your weaknesses into strengths and your threats into opportunities. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Theodora, My favorite motto is, "A student does not care how much you know until they know how much you care." Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Mary, Retention is certainly a joint effort! We have to get everyone involved to ensure that we do our due diligience to retain students. Retention is something we have to work at daily. Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Rebecca, You are right! It certainly takes everyone to help with the daily battle of retention, but the brunt of retention truly falls on the instructor. As instructors, we have to sell them on coming backing the next day. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Jamie, You are on point! Retention is a constant battle, and it really does take total effort from everyone. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Robert, Great exercise. We need to keep our students up and moving as much as time allows. Also active learning really helps add flavor to courses. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Monica, Anytime open discussion is taking place, most students really do put on their thinking caps. It is amazing what our students can come up with. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Barbara, I agree! The instructor should never let the student make them lose their composure. Patricia Scales

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