Susan Polick

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Becoming self-directed learners through questioning

Hi Janae - Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, students need to made aware of what they do not know and questioning and other assessments are the only way to do that. 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 Cynthia- Thanks for your post to the forum. Your use of CATs is excellent! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Andrea- Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree, students do respond well to scheduled assessments and assignments. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Beth - Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, frequently checking for understanding while lecturing is essential! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Jessica- Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, when students get to know each other from the beginning of class, they are much more inclined to participate. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Emmie- Thanks for your postb to the forum. i like your idea of terming your formative assessments "a review of lessons"! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using student self-assessments as learning tools

Hi Phuong- Thanks for your post to the forum. i agree, it is important to assist students in finding strategies for learning that work best for them. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Phuong- Thanks for your post to the forum. Asking the "why" question is a great way to get more students participating! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Effective assessment methods

HI Doreen- Thanks for your post to the forum. Your choices of assessments are excellent! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using student self-assessments as learning tools

Hi Robert- You are obviously a very caring instructor! I'm glad that you have gotten some useful information in this short class. Absolutely, feel free to contact me at anytime with any questions. My email is polick.susan@pti.edu Best wishes! Susan