Susan Polick

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Questioning Techniques

Aaah Tricky!! But isn't it neat to see them jump on it!!

Susan Polick

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Classroom Assessment Techniques

you make a good point, George. In administering a CAT it's a good idea to explain the purpose - you are looking for feedback that you can use to improve your instruction.

Susan Polick

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I have had exactly the same experience George. I will never forget the mock interview I did with a student who had real self-esteem issues. She did a great job in the mock-interview and I told her so and congratulated her on her imminent graduation. I then asked her what she planned to do after graduation? She said that the first thing she would do was to take her diploma to her high school guidance counselor who had told her she would never be able to earn a post-secondary degree. I still feel the chills and the hug I gave… >>>

Susan Polick

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Sometimes students wonder why they take a "CAT", especially since there is no grade attached and they are anonymous. I have found students appreciate realizing that their feedback (i.e. what they have learned thus far) is being used to improve instruction so "sharing" can be useful.

Susan Polick

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Learning Styles

Exactly the point, Andrew! I know that I am a visual learner and so it will be the visual images that I stored that will help me recall information I have learned. By the way did you determine what your learning style was? Any surprises?

Susan Polick

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Testing Formats

I agree - I have found that most career colleges emphasize student satisfaction with their learning and accomplishments. What sort of skill testing might an instructor at AEC use to assess expertise levels?

Susan Polick

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Classroom Assessment Techniques

A very good response to the question! Do you think it is necessary for the instructor to share a summary of CAT results with the class?

Susan Polick

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You're quite right - almost everyone is more comfortable when discussing how they personally feel about an issue. Can you think of any additional ways to encourage students to ask and answer questions?

Susan Polick

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Learning Styles

Hi Andrew - it is interesting how diverse students can be in how quickly or slowly they can learn new information. How might knowing the learning styles of your students help you "get them across the finish line"?