Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Melissa- Yes, students are often surprised by what they actually know about a subject we are presenting. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Melissa- Thanks for your post to the forum. Timeliness is also important - the sooner students can practice a skill after learning the relevant concepts, the better! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Assessing general education skills

Hi Natassia- The employers who hire our graduates emphasize that the general education skills are very important in their hiring choices. Susan

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Using student self-assessments as learning tools

Hi Natassia- Thanks for your post bto the forum. Yes, I agree that self-assessments can play an important role in career development by giving students direction to know what skills need to be worked on. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi James - We also have a Medical Coding program at my college. Those short term programs can definitely be challenging! Susan

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Manuela - Your questions are well designed to gain student participation - great work! Susan

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Manuela - Thanks for your post to the forum and for sharing a good idea for student self-assessment! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi George - Thanks for your post to the forum. You are using a nice mix of assessment types! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Anthony - Thanks for your post to the forum. Having students participate in the "active learning' that you describe really increases their retention of the material. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Amanda - Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree -students do really benefit from our sharing our experiences with the concepts we are teaching. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan