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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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Shannon, This is an excellent activity to help prepare students for the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Shelly, Yes case studies/scenarios are definitely preparation to promote critical thinking. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Nelida, That's right! Being able to think critically is crucial on the job. Scenarios/case studies help prepare students on how to think critically. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Afrodite, It sounds like you do a fine job with making course requirements clear via computer! Students appreciate you going the extra mile I am sure. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Reinaldo, That's right! Visual brings about great understanding. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Mariann, You are on point! Students need to know how the value of the material is going to benefit them in their career to generate buy in. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Peggy, Students really need to know how the course is going to benefit them in their career. This generates buy in. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi James, You have it! It takes an entire village to work retention although instructors are key. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Harry, When students can do something and explain the why behind what they have done that means they have grasp the concept. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Edie, When learning applies to what students will be doing in the real world, you get students to buy into the course. Patricia Scales

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