Susan Polick

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Hi Olatunji-Thanks for your post to the forum. You mention an important point - always have some "canned" questions ready to go - we can't always think on our feet! Best wishes- Susan

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Creating a positive learning environment

HI Terry - Thanks for your post to the forum. Sometimes I feel like I am the hostess in my classroom, just like I am the hostess in my home. Using humor makes everyone relax! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Effective assessment methods

Hi Melanie- Thanks for your post to the forum. You make a really important point! The employers that hire our grads say that communication skills and especially writing skills are something that they look for. Best wishse- Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Marilyn- Thanks for your post to the forum. Too many instructors ask their students to hold questions till the end of the lecture - as you mention- BAD IDEA! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi - Thanks for your post to the forum! CATs do indeed give us the opportunity to improve our teaching. What better input than what our students can provide? Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Heidi- Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree-students really need and appreciate one-on-one attention from us. It can be hard especially in large classes, but just remembering to comment on something that they've said or done makes them feel valued. At my age I have to have tons of post-it-note reminders but it's worthwhile! LOL Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Becoming self-directed learners through questioning

Hi Matthew- Thanks for your post to the forum. You make a great point- our students will learn and become what we model.Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.Susan

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Melissa- From your responce to the forum you have assessment of your students well under control! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Keeping focused during questioning sessions

Hi Paul - That is indeed the ideal way to acknowledge and validate a student's response to a question. Thanks for your post to the forum! Best wishes- Susan

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Maria- Thanks for your post to the forum. As you point out, regular evalation of your students is essential. It gives you and them feedback that is importan. Best wishes - Susan