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 Roy, Students need variation. All lecture is not a good practice. Try hands-on activities, simulations, mock learning, role playing, case studies, scenarios, etc. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Elizabeth, I concur! If you are a quick thinker, you can certainly move up the corporate ladder. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Susie, I love how you make practical use of cell phones. Cell phones are not always a bad thing in the classroom, if you use them for effective learning to take place. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Jetonga, I like the questions you present to your students. These are questions as they pertain to the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Leticia, I love your perspective! I let my friends know as well, I will befriend you once you graduate. I tell them presently, I am the instructor, and you are the student. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Donald, Students look up to us in more ways than one. Appearance says a lot about one's professionalism. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Nazi, That right! Continue to be the example for your students! Our students need as many role models as possible. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Omesa, Students should remain professional at all times when students are present. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Doris, I have seen this happen. The relationship between students and instructors should be one that is professional in nature. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi April, I concur! The instructor should be addressed by Mr. Ms. Mrs. Miss and last name so that students know that there is a distinct difference. It is a sense of respect whenever students address instructors by their last name. Patricia Scales

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