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 Norman, Super! Students want to know how what they are learning really applies to the workforce. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Douglas, Great idea. A visual adds better clarity. I am sure the students better understand the relevancy of the course due to the drawing. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Kenisha, Enthusiasm really begins with the instructor. Students can tell when an instructor has a passion for what they do. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Tammy, Sounds like fun, and it is a good change up as well. I am sure effective learning takes place from this exercise. Students love a change that is fun, yet effective when it comes to learning. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Sean, Questions can certainly get students thinking in a very critical and analytical way. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Timothy, Awesome! I like using cased studies and mock learning to test their critical thinking abilities. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Roy, When fun is involved with learning students are really interested in the course. Let's do our due diligence to make learning fun. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Analytical Thinking Activities

Hi Kevin, I like to utilize methods such as scenarios, case studies, role playing, mock learning, peer learning, simulations, etc. to generate critical thinking/analytical thinking. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Christina, A student should never be ignored! All students matter. We need to give every student our undivided attention daily. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jeffery, Yes, you have it! You can be professional, yet personable with your students. Balance is key. Patricia Scales

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