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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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Lloyd, Awesome! This is exactly the type of situation that students need to learn about so that they know what they will encounter in the work force! Great activity to promote critical and analytical skills. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Andrea, Wow! You do a fantastic job of going above and beyond for your students to ensure clarity! I can tell you put great effort into wanting to help your students. Thank you for being an effective educator! I would love to have you as an instructor! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Laura, Great idea! This idea may not work well for those who can't draw well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Janet, This is a great exercise to get students up and moving! Contrary to belief, students would rather be up an moving! Students tend to always enjoy scavenger hunts. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi David, I have been teaching for more than 25 years, and it certainly is a challenge to get everyone excited about being in class. What I have learned that excitement has to begin with the instructor! The instructor plays a huge role when it comes to enthusiasm in the classroom! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Chan, Yes, bottom line is that we must equipped our students to be quality employees to employers. Graduating is definitely the end in mind! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Marsha, Money always gets everyone's attention. It is magic! A must to try! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Wania, Yes, this is certainly one way to look at customer service. As instructors, we must do our due diligence to produce an environment for effective learning to take place. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Laura, Fair enough! You really do get students' attention when you start to deduct points. Your students are lucky you give extra credit to offset lost points. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Sean, Preparation is key! Being prepared increases confidence and decreases anxiety! Patricia Scales

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