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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Getting buy in from students

Hi Kathy, Absolutely, let the powers of be know of the useles information in the curriculum so that it can be replaced with useful information or spend more time on the useful information already in the curriculum. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Linda, I like how you have the other students critique their classmates. This is a win-win situation for everyone. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Jane, I like how you have your students ease into their presentational skills. Small successes help with big successes. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Tom, Great activities to teach students the fundamentals. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi ROBBYN, Wow, no I have to thoroughly prepare so that I now am ready with a game plan. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Melissa, Preparation is key, and it sure will make you feel more at ease. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kelsey, Nicely stated! You are definitely on point! Continue to be the role model that our students need. I can tell you lead by example, and you are a true professional to your profession. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Michael, I concur! We have to be our students biggest cheerleader and rah them on. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Clare, Students will give you a good feel as to how effective you taught a lesson/concept. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Jill, Super! Keep treating all students the same to avoid any problems. Patricia Scales

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