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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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Roxsie, Organization and preparation are a must. Students do not like it nor deserve it when an instructor is unorganized and/or unprepared. Our students deserve our very best every day. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Rebecca, Students need to know about the rules on Day 1. A strong presence has to be made from the instructor on Day 1 that foolishness is not going to be tolerated. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Managing angry students

Hi Todd, Sometimes angry students just simply need to vent. After venting, the student feels much better. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Michael, Love it! Quiet students can take on leadership roles as well. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Dwayne, Examples really do provide better clarity for students. Students get it when they can actually see it! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Wesley, The board is a great use of visual aid. Students understand the importance when things are written on the board. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Donna, When you can make real life application, students tend to understand better. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Michele, Great idea! This can even be a way to motivate classmates. People really are motivated by different factors. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Daniel, Super experience for the students. With this type of learning, students know exactly what to expect in the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Fernanda, Aggies everywhere! Hello my Aggie brother! You do a great job with promoting active learning. Yo have a very impressive technique to your teaching method. I can fully understand how your students have fun with this approach. Students love it when they can have fun while learning. I am sure your students are well prepared for the world of work. Keep up the super work! Patricia Scales

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