Susan Polick

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Hi Guy- Thanks for some great ideas on encoraging student particpation! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Guy - As you point out, it is not always possibleto determine the learning styles of all your students. This is why by mixing up your delivery techniques you will be more likely to reach everyone. Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

HI Seth - Welcome to ED 103! I really like the technique you describe. As you say, it takes the burden off of the individual student but also opens the topic to everyones' creativity! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Tom - Getting your students talking about their own experiences is always a winner! Even the shyest ones will likely get involved. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Tom - Welcome to ED 103! You are obviously an accomplished instructor as you adjust your teaching to work with your students' learning styles. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

Susan Polick

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Gary - As you mention,sometimes connecting to all the learning styles does take more time/planning. The payoff makes it all worthwhile! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Ann - Welcome to ED 103! Although K-12 educators are very aware of the impact of the classroom environment, I think that sometimes in Adult education we take it for granted. Thanks for reminding us of the importance of the learning environment for all students. Best wishes - Susan

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Selecting testing content

Hi Julia - Welcome to ED 103!Keeping reviews of your classes to aid in gtest preparation is a great idea. It might be a good idea to also share the reviews with your students to help in their test prep. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Marilyn- Welcome to ED 103! Congratlautions on being able to improvise for your students- I had to chuckle at your story! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Jon - Welcome to ED 103! Once your students understand that they will be asked questions about their homework reading assignments they are much more likely to do the reading! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan