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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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Jarred, Starting out informal is not a bad idea, but always use your best discretion as to whether to put things in writing. There are some personnel who will put everything in writing. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Heather, Awesome story! You did a great job with pulling this student out of her shell. She will continue to blossom, simply because of your initial approach with her. You have to be very mild and gentle with shy students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Carl, Excellent activity to get students to utilize their analytical skills. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Donna, I concur! I love using role playing, scenarios, and case studies to help get students to think out of the box. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi David, I have found the same to be true! Students truly love hearing students that are applicable to the course content. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Kathy, Great! You may also want to try scenarios, case studies, mock learning, role playing, and simulations. These are great ways to generate analytical thinking. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Rochelle, At my institution the instructor is responsible for administering their students' test. You have to simply watch them, let them know that they are being watched. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi William, Great use of technology to help generate excitement from students. YouTube is an awesome visual to utilize to help with various teaching concepts. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Cindy, When you have a rapport with students, things seem to flow a lot smoother. Getting to know students, yet keeping things professional, is a plus. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Timothy, There are a ton of things to affect retention. Everyone has to do their due diligence to help increase retention. It takes an entire school to effectively work retention. Patricia Scales

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