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 course requirements clear for students

Hi Stacey, You have double coverage to ensure clarity. They surely cannot say they did not know. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Ellen, You provide great clarity to your students. Your students cannot use the excuse they did not know. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi James, Great teaching method, lecture and then have the students apply what they have learned. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Joe, In order to be a mechanic you definitely have to practice to fully understand the concept. Doing is important to train in this line of work. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Carmen, We have a participation grade to encourage participation. This tactic works beautifully for most students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Melissa, Students love providing information to the class. Try this project, your students will enjoy it and benefit from it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi James, A question answer period is good to determine what one's thoughts are, and if they really understand what is going on. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi T., Students tend to love trials and debate. These are sure ways to get everyone involved. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Dennis, This is a great way to see if students are thinking. Some students do think differently about various scenario. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Adrienne, Being organized is definitely a must. Everything flows smoother when the instructor is organized. Patricia Scales

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