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Becoming self-directed learners through questioning

Hi Sandy, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, questioning is an integral part of what we do. Loved your reference of the quote from Socrates! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Elidon, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, as you state, as teachers, we do have a duty to do more than merely dispense information! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Mark, Thanks for your post to the forum. You are doing a great job of moving your students progressively towards higher levels of learning! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Tamara, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, we need to be really engaging and dynamic to compete with blackberries and laptops! Can you share the link to the clip of the CEO's remark re: the oil spill? Thanks!! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Vanessa, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, by varying our delivery style we usually get better responses from our students and, as you mention, as instructors, we also enjoy the variety! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Selecting testing content

Hi Donald, You make some excellent points! Assessment should not be just an adjunct to curriculum. An integrated approach is best. Susan Susan Polick

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Determining the effectiveness of testing formats

Hi Elizabeth, Thanks for your post to the forum. Your program director knows that this asks students to utilize critical thinking skills that are beyond the mere choice between True or False. Great work! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Donald, Thanks for your post to the forum. I am assuming that you are using video clips in your classes. I use them as well, and also find them very useful and my students can really relate to them. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi James, Thanks for your post to the forum. You summarized some important reasons to use CATs at the end of lessons. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Assessing general education skills

Hi Dennis, Thanks for your post to the forum. I teach in a technical college and many of our students dread the writing classes. We have the employers who hire our grads come in to speak to our students and emphasize that they are looking for employees who are good at speaking and writing. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick