Susan Polick

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Hi Andrew- Welcome to Ed 103! I have probably never thought about that before; most students don't get exposure to economics in high school so for most of us it is that murky area we hear about in the news. So, I think your first day questions are a good idea. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

Susan Polick

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Learning Styles

HI Robert - Welcome to ED 103! Obviously, since I designed this course, I agree with you completely! LOL! But seriously, I have been educating for almost 30 years and you are correct - as instructors it is our job to reach our students - wherever they are! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Learning Styles

HI Joseph - Welcome to ED 103! What discipline do you teach? Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Questioning Techniques

Hi Keith - I think that's a great way to accomodate your students personalities while still pushing them to be involved in the class - well done! Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Questioning Techniques

Hi Erin - Welcome to ED 103! A very creative idea - I love the "Fishbowl"! There really is nothing better than finding ways to get our students engaged and excited - best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

Susan Polick

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Questioning Techniques

Hi Rick - Welcome to ED 103! Do you find that you sometimes get the same few students answering all the questions? How do you handle that!Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Learning Styles

Hi Betsy - Welcome to ED 103! From your description of your delivery technique, you are certainly addressing all the learning styles-best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

Susan Polick

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Learning Styles

Hi Heather - Welcome to ED 103! I think the idea of including a learning styles assessment in a College Success course is outstanding! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Classroom Assessment Techniques

Hi Stacy- Welcome to Ed 103! Doing an oral assessment at the start of your lesson also gives you a clearer picture of where your students stand with the last lesson before you plow into the next. Great work! Best wishes - susan

Susan Polick

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Questioning Techniques

Hi Francisco- Welcome to Ed 103! As instructors we do need to pull those shy/non-participating students into the class interaction. Of course they may not be immediately comfortable but our job is to pull them out of their comfort zones. Best wishes! Susan