Susan Polick

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Using student self-assessments as learning tools

Hi Robert- Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree that it is essential to review assessments to determine whether they need to be revised. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

HI Mark - Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, even the best lesson plans must be "subject to change"! A good instructor will be able to guage the mood/energy of his/her students and adapt to that. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

HI Todd - What an interesting and creative assignment! Can you share some of their "new rules"? Best wishes-Susan

Susan Polick

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Becoming self-directed learners through questioning

HI Todd - Thanks for your post to the forum. Wow- you make a very important point! Teachers must be continually learning themselves or they do a diservice to their students. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using student self-assessments as learning tools

HI Mark - Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, self-assessment forces students to play a more active role in their learning. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Questioning sessions as learning tools

Hi Tina- Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree completely- students who will be dealing with those vital decisions must have critical thinking skills that will enable them to make good decisions. 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 Tina- Thanks for your post to the forum, As you mention, getting frequent regular feedback prevents huge problems with information missed. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Tina- THanks for your post to the forum. You have a well rounded strategy for assessment!Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Connie-Thanks for your post to the forum. As you note. creating the best environment for learning produces great results. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

HI Bob- Thanks for your post to the forum. You mention some very interesting questions! What courses do you teach. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan