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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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Philip, When students can apply learning to every day life they tend to grasp the concept easier/better. Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Lisa, Peer teaching is great! Students really can learn a lot from their peers. It will amaze you how creative students really are. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Carl, When learning is made real, students better understand how they can apply that knowledge in their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Christine, I concur! Visual adds great clarity so that students better know what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Doreen, Students love seeing what it is they will be doing. Visual adds excitement and generates motivation. Clarity is gained from sharing visuals. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Denise, I like to explain to my students how each assignment helps them either or both personally/professionally so that they understand the relevance. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Craig, Students love hands-on. Experimenting will definitely excite the students and get them involved. Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi John, Guest speakers are pricelss, and they add a lot of flavor to the course. It is good for students to hear from professional in their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi John, Absolutely! When students know that the game is realistic/attainable, they get excited about the project/assignment. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Sheena, Students love learning while having fun. Students tend to retain the information when a game is involved. Patricia Scales

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