Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Socorro- Thanks for you post to the forum. Yes, at the begining of every class/lesson it is important to get an idea of what your studnets already know about the topic. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Paula - Thanks for your post to the forum and for sharing a great description of the importnace of the learning styles. 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 Aaron - Thanks for your post to the forum. Good idea to get students to really read the textbook! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Assessing general education skills

Hi Chuck- Thanks for your post to the forum. The gen ed skills are a "hard sell" to many of our students, but, as you state, these skills are critical to their success! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Determining the effectiveness of testing formats

Hi Chuck - Thanks for your post to the forum. Great job of reviewing your assessments! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Robin - Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree that your priority in choosing assessments should be what will help them to pass the Registry exam. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Becoming self-directed learners through questioning

Hi Connie - Once again- you are doing great work at getting feedback from your students! Best wishes - susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

HI Tracey- thanks for your post to the forum. You are doing a great job teaching to the learning styles ! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Tracey- Thanks for your post to the forum. Since your students know that they will be required to go to the board in every class, that is a great reason for them to be prepared. Good technique! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Connie - Yes, it does seem that when we are willing to share our own experiences, our students are more inclined to do so as well, or at least get more involved in the discussion. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan