Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi William - Thanks for your post to the forum. I have found that even for my adult learners, games are a big hit! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Tim - Thanks for sharing some excellent ideas for kinesthetic learners! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi John - Yes, especially in short classes, it can be difficult to determine each student's learning style. For that reason it makes sense to just try to use a mix of styles in your delivery. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi John- Yes, the "Quiz" word can be intimidating so your use of "Worksheets" is a good idea! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using alternative assessments

Hi Kevin - Thanks for your mention of the importance of grading rubrics for assignments which can be subjective! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using student self-assessments as learning tools

Hi Patsy - Thanks for your post to the forum. When students self-assess they often take the results more seriously and work harder to achieve their goals. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Kevin - thanks for your post to the forum. Getting students to relax is indeed a huge part of the picture. Seems like you are doing a great job! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Supporting the learning styles of your students

Hi Vanessa - Thanks for your post to the forum. You are doing a great job teaching to the learning styles - congratulations! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Wow Harris - What a comprehensive assessment strategy you have! You are also teaching your students how to best take tests such as the certification exam - excellent! Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Ellen - Thanks for your post to the forum. Having a kinesthetic son certainly gives you insight about this learning style! Here's a learning style inventory you can use - http://ttc.coe.uga.edu/surveys/LearningStyleInv.html Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan