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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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jan, I agree! Adult students must know and undersand how they are going to benefit from the course in order for them to buy in. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Lisa, I love it! What a great way to get students excited/motivated and ready. This helps to hold them accountable as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Gary, Applying knowledge in the classroom as to things students will encounter in the real world is great tactic to utilize to ensure our students are thoroughly prepared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Michael, You are right! I have seen a thorough review really minimizes cheating. With the test software, creating mutiple versions of a test is not complicated due to the increase in technology. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Richard, Awesome! What a great way to show course relevancy. Students love seeing visuals as they apply to the course content. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Travis, I concur! We should have very high expectations for our students and provide clarity so that they are successful. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Gary, Examples really do help students gain a better understanding as to what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Linda, Examples add great clarity for students. Most students are visual learners, and they grasp what needs to be done when they can see an example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Denise, I like how you try to bring out each student's individuality and judge them individually. You are being very fair. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Jana, Super! It sounds like you do a fine job training your instructors. Students love it when active learning is involved. I am sure you have an impressive list of various active learning activities. Active learning makes for an exciting classroom. Patricia Scales

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