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Keeping focused during questioning sessions

Hi Dan, Thanks for a very deep discussion of questioning. I must say that I agree with much of what you say, however that we "control" discussion is a necessary evil as our goal is to be sure that we are able to teach the required material in what always is limited time. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Keeping focused during questioning sessions

Hi Michelle, Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree that ultimately our goal is to help our students be able to take the concepts that we have taught them and apply them in the field. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Adam, I think it really depends on the rules of the school. Some are adamant that each student be in the classroom for the full allotted class hours. Others are more pragmatic and leave it up to the instructor. Susan Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Tim, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, the more positive that we can make our feedback, the better! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Kelly, Thanks for your post to the forum. Students do seem to thrive in the small group environment! Choose one of your own behaviors or traits, such as getting angry easily, being compulsive and suggest at least two possible causes for the behavior or trait. You could also reflect on the different perspectives you used in deciding on important causes. Did you focus on biological, psychological, or socio-cultural causes? Remember to comment on at least two other students responses. Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Stelian, Great work - moving them on to higher order thinking! Susan Susan Polick

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Supporting the learning styles of your students

Hi Catherine, Yes, unfortunately many students arriving at our post-secondary schools have no knowledge of learning styles. I love seeing how they thrive when they and we are made aware of how they learn in the best way. Choose one of your own behaviors or traits, such as getting angry easily, being compulsive and suggest at least two possible causes for the behavior or trait. You could also reflect on the different perspectives you used in deciding on important causes. Did you focus on biological, psychological, or socio-cultural causes? Remember to comment on at least two other students responses. Susan… >>>

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Michael, Thanks for your post to the forum. It does take some extra time and effort to give each student personal attention, but, as you mention it means a lot to them. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Stelian, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, it really is as simple as that- by combining a few delivery techniques we can reach many more of our students! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Ellen, Thanks for sharing some great examples of active learning in your classroom! Susan Susan Polick