Susan Polick

Hi Jerome - Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree it helps to share your personal trials with classroom partipation. What is probably even more reassuring is what you also mentioned - "offering positive feedback"! Best wishes- susan

Hi Jerry - Thanks for your post to the forum which gave us some good examples of how to choose appropraite assessments. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Hi Joe- I like the idea of drawing a concept a lot! It really makes the students think about it on a deeper level and therefore reinforces the concept in their memeory and understanding.Thanks for sharing! Susan

Hi Kathleen- Thanks for your post to the forum. You gave us a good reminder to be sure that we are paying attention as our students answer questions or make comments in class. Students are pretty savvy and can tell when we are not valuing their contributions. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Hi William-Thanks for your post. Some previous members of this class have suggested using problems that allow their students to solve math problems in the context of the discipline that they are persuing. So, for example, a business student might be asked to calculate the cost of adding a new product. An electrical student could calculate the amount of wire necessary to add a media room, etc. Best wishes- Susan

HI Willaim - Thanks for your post to the forum. You mention an issue that we encounter too often. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to teach a student to read WHILE teaching them the discipline that they have chosen. Susan

Hi Andy -Thanks for your post to the forum. Although there are exceptions, I agree, most of the Graphic design students I have encountered are indeed visual or kinesthetic learners. Best wishes- Susan

Hi Paul- I completely agree that the soft skills are really essential for success in any field. Still, often students resist those classes. Do you have any suggestions on how to make students buy into the importance of having strong soft skills? Best wishes- Susan

Hi Trudy- Thanks for your post to the forum. I really liked your example of a question that will require students to use higher order analytical skills. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Hi Heather- Thanks for an excellent explaination of the rationale for your testing strategy. You obviously put a lot of thought into your decisions about appropriate assessments. Best wishes- Susan