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 Joel, When students understand the "why" as to why they are doing something. They become more interested and engaged. Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi David, There is a difference. We are in the business to educate our students and help them become successful professionals. Everything we say the students may not like it, but we are only trying to help them become better for the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Dawn, I am the same way, I love using positive/success quotes too! We have to continue to rally the troops...rah..rah. Some students need the constant encouragement to help them through Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Robert, Students need to stay in their lane and play their role as the student. Instructors must conduct themselves accordingly so that they are always regarded as the professional behaving on a professional level. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Stephen Dable, What a great atmosphere to create for your students. You produce and atmoshpere that is welcoming and great way to encourage bonding. I am sure your students appreciate yuor thoughtfulness. Most importantly what a super atmosphere for effective learning to take place. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Pamela, Ordering test today is quite simple with the use of the technology we now have. It is painless to quickly have 3 or 4 different versions of the same test, just in different order. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Byron, When the silent student feels there is a relationship between them and the teacher, the silent student is more open for interaction/communication. Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Donna, Students must feel a level of belonging. When the student is involved, the student feels a sense of belonging. Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Gary, Yes, visual adds great clarity! Students seem to have a better understanding if they can see it. Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Janice, You may want to try playing a matching game or some type of game to introduce hands-on items. You may even want to ask students to give you their ideas as to how to make the class interesting and fun. Patricia Scales

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