Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Melvin - Thanks for your post to the forum. Because our graduates will have to adapt to other styes in the workplace, I never advocate teaching totally to just one learning style, even if the class is 100% visual. I would suggest assigning things like presentations that will require text and audio/speaking etc. as well as visuals. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Klalda- Thanks for your post to the forum. Assessing student familiarity with concepts before lecturing is an excellent practice! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing content

Hi James - Thanks for mentioning the importance of asking students to use critical thinking skills to demonstrate that they know how to apply concepts. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi James - Thanks for your post to the forum. i also like to use those sort of informal evalations that allow students to self-assess while giving us some progress information in a non-threatening manner. 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 Judith- Thanks for your post to the forum. Your integrative approach to questioning is excellent. It is well formulated and as you mention, prepares students for future assessments. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Assessing general education skills

Hi melissa- thanks for your post to the forum. Unfortunately this is a problem we face too often. The only recourse that i have found is to include written assignments correlated with the skill material that they are learning. It's a lot more work for us but as you point out, we cannot set them up to fail! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi David - thanks for your post to the forum. Your choices of assessments are right on track! 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 Sam - Thanks for your post to the forum. You are doing a great job of getting your students involved in active learning! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Assessing general education skills

Hi Amber - thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, having that advance info about our students is so valuable. It is so important to have the additional support for those who may need it. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Aaron, thanks for your post to the forum. Having students apply what they are learning through presentations is a great idea. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan