Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Ziaul- I'm glad that you found a useful idea from this class! Best wishes- Susan

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Ziaul- thanks for your post to the forum. I like your idea of having the students question each other. Having peer-to-peer involvement is always great for participation. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Questioning sessions as learning tools

Hi Nancy - Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, using the Socratic method pushes students into a much more active role than just listening to lecture. Because they must process, analyze and apply the concepts, they are better prepared to retain and then use those concepts in their careers. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Elaine - when working in teams students ususally are more willing to participate than when they are just one person in a large classroom. Great work! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Katherine - Thanks for your post to the forum. You are definitely using questioning very effectively! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Kelly - I have done training for Corporate leaders also - and agree completely!! Susan

Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Kelly - I'm glad that you like the punctuated lecture idea. I know when I first started teaching I would go on and on without checking for understanding. We really need to stop often and make sure everyone is still with us. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using alternative assessments

Hi - Asking your students too use critical thinking skills to work through problems ( especially scenarios) is terrific! They will be better able to retain those concepts. Susan

Susan Polick

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Effective methods of student assessment

Hi Sunshine- Thanks for your post to the forum. Your assessments are a very nice mix- great work! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Patrick- Thanks for your post to the forum. I know that the majority of instructors are not "in it for the money" ! As you mention, it is so exciting to see our students learn and succeed! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan