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 students excited about course content

Hi Jim, Students enjoy hearing stories that are applicable to the subject matter. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Luciana, Absolutely! We have to let students know how the information is going to help them in their career. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi David, A great combination of teaching is to give students the theory first and then let them apply through lab what they have learned theoretically. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Marylynn, Preparation is key, and things flow a lot smoother when you are prepared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Alma, Sometimes students need to hear from other professionals to help make the information stick. Guest speakers are priceless. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Diana, I concur! Great clarity is added when examples are shared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Ashley, I like how you did the quick break, and it pertained to the lesson, thus being effective in two ways. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Kandance, It certainly is a team project not an individual project, and they key is to try to be as proactive as possible. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Alfredo, This is super! This is learning made real because these are things they would have to do on the job. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Donna, Display confidence, professionalism, and knowledge, and I am sure your students will not pick up on your nervousness. Patricia Scales

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