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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Advising Students

Hi Iris, I like the guidance you give your students to help them become better citizens. You make them think for themselves. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Victor, Application is a great form of learning. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Kenneth, I concur! There is nothing like doing it to ensure you know how to do it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Connal, You give your students plenty of notice to produce an "A" paper. Students have a lot of time to think through things critically. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Robert, Picking a seansoned instructor's brain is extremely valuable. They can give you excellent pointers. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi John, Great points made! Preparation is key, and professionalism is a must! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Margaret, I like for every negative, the student must come back with a positive. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Nicol, Keep enforcing rules and hold your students accountable. They will remember the impact that you make on their life and the cool teacher is not going to be very popular among their memory when they begin to become successful. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Dealing with students who shift blame to others

Hi Diane, I like how everyone plays a role in trying to keep everyone in the learning zone and out of the vortex zone. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Arthur, Students make a better connection when they can see the finished product. Patricia Scales

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