Susan Polick

Hi Sarah - Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree with your assessment content choices, especially that you include material from the textbook. I recall my own frustration at purchasing $100+ books that were never used in the courses that I completed. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching careeer. Susan

Hi Sue- Thanks for your post to the forum. Your progressive approach to assessment is terrific! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. susan

Hi Gerald - Thanks for your post to the forum. You point out that we can help our students to adapt to other styles while still accomodating their preferred styles. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Hi William - Thanks for your post to the forum. Your choice of assessment types followed by classroom feedback is great! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Dear Angela- Thanks for sharing some good ideas for alternative assessments. Susan

Hi Sue - Thanks for your post to the forum. As you mention, that "group dynamic can be very encouraging to the more shy student. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Hi Aaron - Thanks for your post to the forum. Students do enjoy some good competition. ( I have fun with it as well!)Nothing better than an active classroom! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Hi John - Thanks for your post to the forum. My best advice is to use an online learning style assessment that will get you the info that you need about the learning styles of your students quickly. Here are two that I like to use. http://people.usd.edu/~bwjames/tut/learning-style/stylest.html http://www.ldpride.net/learning-style-test.html Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Hi Barry - Yes, we as instructors need to "lead" our students to move into critical thinking mode. it is a skill that will make them stand out in their careers! Susan

Hi Barry - Thanks for your post to the forum. since your program is so closely tied to the National Exam, your assessment choices are entirely appropriate! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan