Susan Polick

Hi Jolly - Thank you for the research information. I think that you are misinterpreting what I ask instructors to do. I actually want them to adopt an overall instructional strategy based on the learning styles. It is rare that you ever get an entire class that has one style; it is often difficult to assess your students styles, especially in a short course; and it it unrealistic to expect instructors to change their delivery completly with each new class. Therefore it is advisable to adopt the strategy that you suggest- teach to all the styles . Best wishes- Susan

Hi Stephen - I totally agree! Tests/Quizzes that are not reviewed with the class are, in my opinion, pretty much useless in terms of advancing learning. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

Hi Laurie- Welcome to ED 103! A number of our instructors use the Think/Pair/Share technique and I agree it is really effective! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Hi Aminta - Welcome to ED 103! I liked the way you explained the significance of learning styles as a sort of "customer service" process. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

Hi Nancy - I'm glad you gotten some new ideas to use in your classes! Susan

Hi Lisa- Welcome to ED 103! I think it is an excellent idea to involve students in their own evaluations. They will find that this is often the case when they get into their careers. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

Hi Jolly -Welcome to ED 103! Of course as you point out, there are many subdivisions of styles and of course many people adapt to other styles. Still, the simpler division of styles as explained in this class covers the majority of students. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career!

Hi Nancy- Welcome to ED 103! Helping your students to identify their own learning styles and then adjusting your delivery to adddress those styles does indeed show that you are concerned with their learning. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career!

Hi Laurie- Welcome to ED 103! Your delivery is certainly covering all the bases - well done! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Hi John - Welcome to Ed 103! Your questioning technique is especially effective because it pulls numerous students into the process. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan