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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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Melinda, Peer learning is very effective! I even let the students introduce various chapters from time to time. Students love getting involved. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Alejandro, Calculating medication dosage is a must in Pharmacology. Students must know how to utilize both systems. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Angie, This is a great exercise to generate critical thinking from students. Very informative and lots of critical thinking will have to be utilized. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Shawn, Methodical thinking has to be promoted by us so that students better understand how to think critically. Students can process information better when it is on a step-by-step basis. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Critical Thinking Activities

Hi Hanna, Love it! Great question to generate critical thinking. Sometimes you know something is wrong, but you simply do not know how to go about getting it right. It does take guidance when one is learning. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Margaret, You have it! You must have a plan and work your plan. Preparation is a must! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Robin, You sound like you are a planner, and you prepare! Keep up the great work. Students love it when their instructor is prepared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Antonio, You have it! You are knowledgeable. Display lots of self confidence! Perception is everything. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jose, That's right! Students look up to us as instructors. We are their role models. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Joyce, Image is it all. We are judged based on appearance, either good or bad. Patricia Scales

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