Susan Polick

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Hi Jaclyn- Welcome to ED 103! I like the Mystery Basket idea a lot. So often numerous students will have the same question and just be afraid/embarrassed to ask. This is a great way to get those questions asked and answered. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

Susan Polick

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Testing Formats

Hi Landon - You have a very comprehensive approach to assessment. Great work! Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Questioning Techniques

Hi Edward- Welcome to ED 103! You are not alone- most instructors (especially at the start of their careers) struggle with "wait-time". It is difficult to get used to the awkward silence but with practice it becomes a useful technique. Best wishes- Susan

Susan Polick

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Learning Styles

Hi Michael - I never heard that expression before - love it! Thanks for sharing- Susan

Susan Polick

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Testing Formats

HI LE- Regularly reviewing your assessments is so necessary and is the mark of a good instructor! Best wishes- Susan

Susan Polick

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Testing Formats

Hi John - Welcome to ED 103! I like your idea of letting students use the rubric to grade professional speakers. By learning what makes those folks good speakers they learn how to use those techniques themselves. Best wishes- Susan

Susan Polick

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Classroom Assessment Techniques

Hi Terry - I agree that instructors need to use an incremental approach when building towards a major exam. Regular quizzes and other assessments will build their confidence as well as letting us know if we are getting the material across. Susan

Susan Polick

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Testing Formats

Hi Terry - You bring up ma good point- students should be made aware of expectations from the start. I also make sure that my students have the grading rubric in advance of every paper, project etc. Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Testing Formats

Hi Ty - You describe a comprehensive approach to assessment - terrific! Susan

Susan Polick

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Testing Formats

Hi Van - Students so often are anxious in testing situations, your efforts to review must alleviate that anxiety and give you a clearer picture of what they have learned. Best wishes - Susan