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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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Linda, We certainly can not let our students give up easily. We must do all we can to motivate our students. As instructors, we need to be our students biggest cheerleader. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Debra, This is a good way to get students attention. Most people are not afraid to talk about themselves. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Carl, Students really gain a higher level of confidence once they see a completed example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Mary, Students get it when you can make the course apply to their career. When the instructor is enthusiastic about the course, the students tend to be enthusiastic about the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Rebecca, Case studies can get a great discussion going. Students learn a lot from case studies and have a lot of fun with them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Rebecca, I really like the idea of students evaluating their peers. It makes students step up to the plate because they know they are going to be evaluated. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Elisa, I never struggle with this after teaching for over 23 years because I am very friendly to my students, but I do not befriend them. I keep things professional, and I make sure small talk personally is kept to a minimum. I always maintain my professionalism, regardless of the conversation. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi John, This is definitely a way to curtail cheating. A good rule to follow to reduce cheating is to never sit while students are testing. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Capturing student attention

Hi Michael, You are on point! I capture students attention by the excitement I share with my students about the course. I am an extremely enthusiastic instructor. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Maritza, Keep the student excited by allowing the student to help others, or you can even give the student an additional challenge problem. Patricia Scales

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