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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Showing examples of student work

Hi Toni, Absolutely! There is nothing like clarity! Students are more motivated when they understand exactly what needs to be done. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Candace, Tell students about how the courses tie together to keep the excitement generated! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Denise, You live and learn. The more you teach, the more you learn. Students can really teach us a lot. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Betsy, I love it! Competition is a great thing when it makes a better student academically. Students enjoy playing games and they retain from game playing. The perfect mixture is to have fun while learning. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Maricar, These are the type of things students need to encounter in class so that they will know how to handle various situations in the workplace. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Stephen, Note taking is an excellent way to determine what works and what does not work. Notes serves as a great reference tool when changes need to come about. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

H Maricar, Absolutely! This works when they feel they are the top person in the group. I have seen students come out of their shell by having a leadership role. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Michelle, Even adult learners love it when the instructor interacts with them. Rapport building is important in a student/instructor relationship. Let's make students feel important and help them succeed by establishing a rapport with them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Jack, When students determine you are not serious about checking their work, they are not going to be as motivated to complete and turn in their work. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Rodney, Immediate feedback is key to ensure positive results. It is only fair to let students know how they are progressing within a timely manner. Patricia Scales

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