Susan Polick

Hi Vicki- Thanks for your post! If you originally included the question because it seemed relevant, be sure to review how you covered that material as the problem may not be with the question. Best wishes! Susan

Hi Marcia- Having the students play a role in the planning process is great. Do you find they have preferences for any of the techniques? Best wishes - Susan

Hi Vicky - Thanks for a well written post and welcome to ED 103! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Hi Charlin - Welcome to ED 103! When students are encouraged to expand on previous answers the questioning period becomes more of a dialogue and learning actually progresses. Best wishes- Susan

Hi Jeff - infomal discussion serves several purposes. It allows us to do some assessment without our students realizing they are being assessed. It also creates a community feeling among our students - so important! Best wishes - Susan

HI Jill - Welcome to ED 103! Have you ever had a personality style assessment? I would be curious to see if that is what is driving your style. Best wishes - Susan

Hi Margaret-Thank you for a very well written post! You have described an excellent mix of delivery styles that will address all the learning styles. Best wishes - Susan

Hi Theresa- You are obviously an instructor who really engages with your students! Students really are touched when we remember and use in class something that we remember about them. It gives them a better sense of self worth and increases their engagement in the class. As I get older , I find I have to make notes at the end of class so that I remember some of those bits of info to use in future classes, but that ok! :-) Best wishes - Susan

Hi Jeff - you have quite a challenge!! I applaud you on your willingness to seek input from your students - they will undoubtedly respect you even more! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Hi DJ - Asking your students for their own opinion on a topic is a great way to get them participating without the fear of giving a "wrong" answer. It's an excellent first step to getting them comfortable with questioning. Best wishes - Susan