Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Connie - You are doing a great job getting feedback from your students! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Keeping focused during questioning sessions

Hi Jackie- Thanks for your post to the forum. Students really do benefit from the sharing of our experiences in the field. As you mention, it makes the concepts that they are learning relevant. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Paula- Thanks for your post to the forum. The assessment strategy that you are using is excellent! 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 Robyn - Thanks for your post to the forum. I also like the Minute Paper because it gives me the info I need to make whatever additions/changes I need to make in the very next lesson. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Becoming self-directed learners through questioning

Hi Mindy - thanks for your post to the forum. I love your enthusiasm!! There's nothing better than seeing students excited abouut learning! best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Carrie- Thanks for your post to the forum. Students do love to share their experiences and it engages then in their learning as they do so. As you mention though, we learn from them as well! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Effective methods of student assessment

Hi Laura- Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree - confining feedback to just major tests is a bad idea. As you state, it is stressful and does not result in good retention of material. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Effective methods of student assessment

Hi Katharine- Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree that verbal feedback used frequently is very effective. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Stephen - Thanks for your post to the forum. Your use of rubrics in practical assessments is ideal. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Supporting the learning styles of your students

Hi Connie - I also teach mostly adults and was an adult student myself so I know how hard it can be. Your studednts certainly appreciate the extra effort that you make! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan