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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Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Linda, Wow, you are so organized and ready! Your students should really appreciate you. You sound so much like myself. Preparation is key! Things are so much better when you are prepared. Continue to be ready for your students, and you will continue to shine as an educator. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Rhoda, Guest speakers are priceless! Graduate guest speakers are the absolute best! Guest speakers add all types of flame to the fire. Students love having guest speakers. Guest speakers bring real life into all the book theory. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Sharon, Students love hands-on activities. They love staying busy, and with a lot of our students if they can do it, they can master the concept. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Emily, I like how you let the students know before hand how you want them to be involved in the upcoming lecture. This is also a great way to keep students coming back for more. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Kim, Absolutely! We must hold our students to very high expectations, and always remember, we get from our students what we expect. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Kris, Absolutely! When you can share personal stories that are applicable to the lesson/subject, students gain a better understanding for the importance of the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Eric, Students need to have very clear expectations so that there is no room for questioning what is to be done. A visual adds great clarity. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Linda, The more you teach, the more proactive you will become! First day rules are a must! I have been teaching for more than 23 years, and it is still work in progress. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Marc, Love it, when learning is made real. Students can actually understand how this lesson can be extremely beneficial on the job. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Stephen, I like how you give your students an opportunity to gather their thoughts as to why, and then you let them know exactly why. Great learning exercise! Patricia Scales

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