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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Ladansa, Thanks for your post to the forum. As you describe, a caring instructor is always aware of the learning environment and the effect that it has on student learning. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Supporting the learning styles of your students

Hi Larry, Thanks for your post to the forum. Whatever resources we can find to help our students learn is excellent! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Using student self-assessments as learning tools

Hi William, That is indeed why student self assessments are so valuable. Thanks for your post! Susan Susan Polick

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Richard, Yes, asking students to apply concepts to situations is an excellent practice. Thanks for your post! Susan Susan Polick

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Keeping focused during questioning sessions

Hi Daniel, Thanks for sharing a summary of good Questioning strategy! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Romana , Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree-when students understand the relevancy of what they are studying they become more engaged in their learning. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Ha Nie, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, I teach public speaking and most students hate speaking in the classroom. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Jamie, Wow - you can't get much more "hands-on" than that! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Effective methods of student assessment

Hi Doug, Thanks for your post to the forum. Do you do any skills testing at the start of your classes? Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Richard, Thanks for your post to the forum. Ask questions like " What do you think about _____? " or "How would you handle ______" Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick