Susan Polick

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Ellory - I am not a Kinesthetic learner but still want to be in your class! Please!!! Seriously, it sounds like active learning and fun at it's best! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Karen - Thanks for your post to the forum. You are doing a great job of varying your delivery. I also liked your idea of only allowing hand written notes during tests. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Julia- Thanks for your post to the forum. Just curious- do you pair up your students according to their learning styles? Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Kathy - I like your idea of putting questions right into your Powerpoints. It serves as a break of sorts and gives you an idea of their comprehension. Thanks for sharing! Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Kathy - Thanks for your post to the forum. You are using a great mix of assessments - great work! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Kim - I agree -approaches will definitely vary depending on the type of course. The more creative we can be, the better! Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

HI Patricia- Thanks for sharing that great post! Taking notes as we talk with students and being able to recall that personal info in the classroom, does indeed send the message that we are listening to our students - excellent! Best wishes- Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Patricia - Thanks for your post to the forum. Having access to the instruments that they will use in their careers is wonderful for your students! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Richard - i think that having the non-responsive student pull a question from a hat/box is a great idea! Sometimes the biggest hurdle is just getting them comfortable with speaking in class. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing content

Hi Richard - Thanks for your post to the forum. CATs can indeed give us flags about our students performance. If we use CATs on a daily basis, that info can quickly get things back on track. Best wishes! Susan