Susan Polick

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Determining the effectiveness of testing formats

Hi Willis- Thanks for your post to the forum. You are wise to evaluate your assessment data to look for any problems. 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 Daniel - I hope that you find that the Minute Paper is useful. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing content

Hi Tim - Thanks for your post to the forum. Students do relate best to lessons/concepts that they can relate to their future career. As you mention, when they understand the relevance they are more inclined to participate. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Louise - Isn't it wonderful how so many pertinent clips can be found on "Youtube"? I teach mostly online now and my students love the visuals that I can add to my courses. Best wishes- Susan

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Emily - Thanks for your post to the forum. I think students really benefit from a routine in the classroom. As you state, they know what to expect and so come prepared. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Julie- Thanks for your post to the forum. I remember dissecting a fetal pig when I was in honors biology. I agree - it was so beneficial to learning Anatomy! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Determining the effectiveness of testing formats

Hi Unique- Thanks for your post to the forum. Your assessment choices are sufficiently diverse. If you need to assess more advanced applied knowledge, you might want to consider adding an occasional essay. This of course depends on the subject that you are teaching. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Shelia - I have found that getting comfortable with the concept of "wait-time" can be really tough for faculty but, as you say,it pays off in terms of participation. Susan

Susan Polick

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Determining the effectiveness of testing formats

Hi Shelia - Thanks for your post to the forum. you are using a great variety of assessment types! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Effective assessment methods

Hi Jeff - Thanks for your post to the forum. The "situational assessments" that you mention are excellent and will enable your students to better recall the concepts when they are in the field. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan