Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

HI Gilbert- Thanks for your post to the forum. As you mention, often our eyes and ears can be the best diagnostic tools of all! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Robin- Thanks for your post to the forum. I really think that being able to "teach back" is the ultimate affirmation that the students understand the material. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Mark- Thanks for your post to the forum. I also like to use videos. Often I will just use clips from videos to illustrate specific points. Your lectures must be very interesting! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

HI Paul- Thanks for your post to the forum. You are using some really effective strategies to get your students to do their reading and also to engage in active learning in your classroom. Great work! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Caryn- Thanks for your post to the forum. By teaching to the learning styles we eliminate the frustration students feel when their needs are not being met. As you mention, a happy students is more likely to learn! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Wendy- Getting that immediate feedback through questioning ensures that your students do not get off-track and saves time in the long run. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Jared - You are using some great visuals. There are so many images available and, as you mention, it's fun to have fun with them! Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi William - Thanks for an excellent example of effective questioning and use of "wait-time".Best wishes- Susan

Susan Polick

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Effective methods of student assessment

Hi William - Thanks for your post to the forum. I think that perhaps, in the intro accounting classes, it might be harder to use real world scenarios. But, as the basics are mastered, those scenario based assessments become important. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Karen-Thanks for your post to the forum. I am glad that you are excited about teaching to the learning styles! As you say, using diverse delivery techniques benefits everyone- even instructors! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan