Susan Polick

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Interesting Heather - I remember as a grade school student having teachers forbid just what you mention. From what I have seen in recent years, teachers are beginning to understnad that students need to learn in different ways.

Susan Polick

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Testing Formats

Hi Tim - In some ways we really do have to function as psychologists! Why is John so distant? Why is Mary so hostile? etc. It is a great responsibility but so much worth the effort if we can somehow manage to reach such students.

Susan Polick

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Questioning Techniques

Hi Andy - I agree - making that personal connection with your student makes them feel much more at ease.

Susan Polick

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Learning Styles

Hi Cynthia- Welcome to ED 103! You bring up a good point - knowing about learning styles not only helps teachers to teach but also helps students to understand how they learn.

Susan Polick

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Learning Styles

hi Anne- welcome to ED 103!- You obviously run a very dynamic classroom - great job!

Susan Polick

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Testing Formats

Hi Mary - so often instructors (especially at smaller schools) have to take the lead in all areas of instruction. I am so glad that you found this course useful. Please contact me in the future if you have any questions. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

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Questioning Techniques

Hi Sherie! Yes, relating the question to their personal experiences is indeed a great ice-breaker - almost everyone likes to talk a bit about themselves and it starts to form the class into a community. We can also find opportunites to draw on personal experiences in lessons throughout the course.

Susan Polick

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Learning Styles

Hi Patricia -thanks for those terrific examples of how to address each of the styles in the classroom!

Susan Polick

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Learning Styles

Hi Kathleen- welcome to ED 103! So many ideas work well - powerpoints, models, videos, guest speakers, games, etc. I think using pure lecture is the worst technique that I have used in terms of effectiveness.

Susan Polick

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Classroom Assessment Techniques

Hi Rulon- Welcome to ED 103! Building CATs into your regular lesson plans is an excellent idea. It will continually keep you aware of your students progress.