Susan Polick

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Hi Michael - Welcome to ED 103! I really believe that having students take an active role in their learning is so important. Thanks for a great example! Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Learning Styles

Hi Michelle - Welcome to ED 103! I agree that it's a good idea to vary your delivery to not only address the styles of your students but also, as you point out -"help them develop their skills in some of their weaker areas". Thanks for your post! Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Testing Formats

Hi Earl - Developing your major exams incrementally by utilizing earlier smaller assessments is a great idea. It will ensure that the assessments reflect your instruction. Best wishes! Susan

Susan Polick

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Classroom Assessment Techniques

Hi Catherine - You are wise to administer the learning styles assessments early so that you can adapt your delivery from the beginning of your courses. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

Susan Polick

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Testing Formats

HI Louis- Welcome to ED 103! You have it right- the sooner you write your test questions after the class , the better that assessment will relect what you have taught.Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

Susan Polick

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Testing Formats

Hi Patricia- Welcome to ED 103! I am happy that you have gained some useful information in this module. Dealing with students that have English as a second language adds another layer of difficulty. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

Susan Polick

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Questioning Techniques

Hi Kevin - That is a very important point. We must always be supportive so that we instill trust in our students. When fear/uncertainty is replaced by trust real learning happens! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

Susan Polick

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Questioning Techniques

Hi Russell - The old adage "There is safety in numbers" holds especially true when questioning is going on. I agree with you that students will relax more when this approach is utilized. Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Learning Styles

Hi Patricia- Welcome to ED 103! If your class is accelerated the best tactic is to try to use as many delivery styles as possible in each lesson.Best wishes! Susan

Susan Polick

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Questioning Techniques

Hi Cara - Welcome to ED 103! The "Teaching Back" technique is really effective at helping students to retain what they have learned as it involves them in active learning. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan