Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Brian, Students really respond well when we clearly remember information about them and involve it, and them, in discussions. Susan

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Therese, You mentioned asking the more reticent students "how they feel" about a topic. This is a great tactic as it is not an objective answer and so is easier for those students to respond to. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Cathy, Thanks for your post to the forum. I think that it's great to have conversations with our students about themselves - especially about how they learn! Besides giving us information about their learning styles, those conversations also send the message that we care. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Courtney, Thanks for your post to the forum. Since I teach the general education classes such as Ethics, Psychology, Critical Thinking, etc., I find that thinking of activities for my kinesthetic learners is my greatest challenge! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi SEPTIMIU, Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree that offering a consistant mix of delivery styles is the way to go! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Kristen, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, you certainly described a classroom with diverse learning styles! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Therese, Thanks for sharing a significant story! It is unfortunate that too many students arrive in our classrooms lacking these basic skills. The earlier we can identify those deficiencies the better chance of offering remediation. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Brian - Thanks for your post to the forum. I myself find it difficult to concentrate in a distracting environment and as you mention it is important to create a professional setting that they hopefully will replicate in their careers. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Absolutely, Israel! Our students will need to be able to adapt to different styles in their careers as well. Susan

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Shannon- Thanks for your post to the forum. Pairing up students to answer questions is a great idea! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan