Susan Polick

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Hi Jose - thanks for your post to the forum. I agree that your primary choice of multiple choice in assessments is good as it mirrors the format of the national proficiency exam. 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 Joan - Thanks for your post to the forum. I'm glad that you found the "punctuated lecture" idea useful! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Assessing general education skills

Hi Henry - Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, unfortunately this is an ongoing problem that we must deal with. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Determining the effectiveness of testing formats

Hi Karne - The review process that you use for your tests is exemplary! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Effective assessment methods

Hi Maria - Thanks for your post to the forum. Based on the rationale that you gave, your preferred assessment choice is entirely appropriate! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Vanessa- You have a nice mix of activity in your lessons which must work well to keep students engaged! Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Jose - Especially in a hands on discipline, getting students into hands-on labs from the beginning is great because it grabs their attention and gets them enagaged. Susan

Susan Polick

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Becoming self-directed learners through questioning

Hi Vanessa- Thanks for your post to the forum. I think that often the best question and answer sessions occur after we form the connections between students and students and students and teacher. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Rita- thanks for a very well written post to the forum. I agree, we do need to have the expectation that our students will play an active role in their learning. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Assessing general education skills

Hi Paul - Thanks for mentioning a habit that we must instill in our students!Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan