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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Paul, Thanks for your post to the forum. I do have students question why those general education skills are necessary. Employers tell us that they are essential! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Ellen - Lecture immediately followed by skill application is ideal! Susan Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Ellen, Thanks for your post to the forum. As you state - setting a professional appearance is so important for the learning environment! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi VIRGILIO, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, questioning is the best way to get interaction and feedback in our classrooms. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Eric, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, the "Why" questions move students to higher order thinking where they are required to use critical thinking skills. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Becoming self-directed learners through questioning

Hi Adam, Thanks for sharing some great examples of active learning! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Becoming self-directed learners through questioning

Hi Sharon , Giving students time to work on questions before class also makes them more confident when answering questions while in class. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Supporting the learning styles of your students

Hi Sharon, You are certainly running an active classroom and reaching the diverse learning styles. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Supporting the learning styles of your students

Hi Althea, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, we just need to vary our delivery to accomodte the learning styles. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Mark , Thanks for sharing some great strategies for visual leasrners! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick