Susan Polick

Discussion Comment

Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Vicki- Thanks for your post to the forum. Your idea of having students work occasionally in groups to get more comfortable with other learning styles is excellent! This prepares them for the workplace where they will need to adapt to other styles. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

Discussion Comment

Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Betty - Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree - asking the "Why?" question forces your students to think at a higher level than simply giving a memorized answer. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

Discussion Comment

Selecting testing content

Hi Michael- Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree completely. What we need to assess is geared to the course objectives. Of course this assumes that our course content is alligned to those objectives. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

Discussion Comment

Becoming self-directed learners through questioning

Hi Kelli- I actually give substantial point value to the discussion boards but students are not allowed to post after the due date. Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

Discussion Comment

Using student self-assessments as learning tools

Hi Rhonda- Thanks for your post to the forum. I have had the same experience asking students to self assess. It really does seem that they know what they do not know! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

Discussion Comment

Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Jeff- Thanks for your post to the forum. allowing your students to participate in the evaluation of their lab activities will give them more of a sense of ownership of their learning. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

Discussion Comment

Keeping focused during questioning sessions

Hi Karina - Thanks for your post to the forum. I especially liked your "Strategies" such as sitting down with your students while asking questions. This certainly makes it more of a discussion. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

Discussion Comment

Supporting the learning styles of your students

Hi Emily - Thanks for your post to the forum. You shared a good summary of the importance of teaching to the learning styles. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

Discussion Comment

Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Dwayne- Thanks for your post to the forum and for pointing out that asking "Why?" is really important - as you mention,it encourages students to really think analyticly. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

Discussion Comment

Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

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