Susan Polick

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Phyliss - I LOVE that idea! How creative you are! Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Earle - thanks for your post - you give some good ideas to encourage particpation by the more shy students. Susan

Susan Polick

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Assessing general education skills

Hi Earle - We run into this problem often. Since we rely on what amth skills students should have learned K-12, we get students who sometimes are way behind their classmates. Unfortunately it is usually impossible make up for that in just one class. Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Larry - By asking questions about material they most likely already know you encourage your students to relax when being assessed. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

Susan Polick

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Learning Styles

HI Pierre- Welcome to ED 103! I totally agree- instructors who have the ability to connect with their students are usually most effective. Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Using student self-assessments as learning tools

Hi Krishna - I agree that it is essential that instructors use the results of assessments to also assess themselves and make adjustments to their teaching when necessary. Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Seth - Welcome to ED 103! You are wise to be continuosly checking for understanding as you teach. It is so much better than relying totally on a mid-term or final. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Ian - Welcome to ED 103! Congratulations on assessing your students while they are having fun! Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Supporting the learning styles of your students

Hi Ian - I so agree! Once students know their learning styles they will be empowered to study in ways that will be more effective. Also they will recognize and appreciate when your delivery style deliberatly matches their style.Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

HI Ian - Welcome to ED 103! You are ensuring that your students particpate in active learning! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan