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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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Nicholas, Trying telling your students on Day 1 what is the sole purpose of them taking the course so that they will hopefully see the benefit of the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Kendall, I agree! When the room is cluttered, students can cheat more easily. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Christopher, I concur! It is amazing what you can learn from a seasoned instructor. Pick the experienced instructor brain; they have tons of information they would love to share. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Jay, It is good to know that you make the assessment so that upcoming students are better prepared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Donna, Your eyes really open up quickly even to the adult learners. Even adult learners will try to take advantage of the instructor. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Williams, Nicely stated! Preparation is key, and we should certainly lead by example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi James, Your students will appreciate it in the workplace how you have taught them to troubleshoot and resolve problems. You make learning apply to the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Patrick, Students should be challenged to think through things on their own because on the job the thinking has to take place on their part. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Changhiz, You do a fine job in using a wide variety of exercises to get students involved and thinking. I can tell your students probably do not get bored any more becaue of the variations you use in your teaching. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Karen, Super way to get students involved. I am sure this excercise generates a lot of good discussion, and students learn from it. Patricia Scales

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