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 Students Active Learners

Hi Lauren, I concur! Hands-on learning is an effective way to teach to promote better understanding. Some people really have to do it in order to understand. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Gail, I concur! Adults want and love structure. If the instructor does not control the class, the students will. We as instructors must ensure and environment that is conducive for effective learning to take place. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Robert, I agree! Silence is not always a bad thing when teaching. It is best to gather your thoughts then speak. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Teresa, The key is to resolve the problem, otherwise we are just putting a band aid on the wound. We need to fix things so that things become better. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Erin, Absolutely! Students need to and want to know how the information will be applied on the job. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Jill, Wow, you give double coverage, thorough syallbus/brief syllabus along with an additional handout. You really go above and beyond for your students. I fully understand why your students are so appreciative. You want to see them succeed. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Edna, Super! Students get it when they have written instructions, and they get to practice through hands-on. Students tend to understand better by doing. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Linda, Awesome! This is real learning at its best. These are the types of things students will encounter on the job. What a great way to add change to the class as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Melissa, I concur! Students need role models, they have enough buddies. We need to lead by example! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Tamara, I love this 5 Ps statement, and it is so true! Preparation is key! Patricia Scales

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