Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi David - Thanks for your post to the forum. From your description, your class is very interactive and you are definitely teaching to all the learning styles. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

HI Sherrie- Thanks for your port to the forum. You are indeed reaching all the learning styles! 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 Willaim- Thanks for your post to the forum. Having students apply concepts to case studies is especially effective - great work! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Questioning sessions as learning tools

Hi Sherrie- Thanks for your post to the forum. As you emphasize, the more opportunities we can give our students to apply concepts, the better their retention will be. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing content

Hi David -Thanks for your post to the forum. You shared a good summary of how assessments must measure the competencies set out for the course! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Jonathan - Group work is almost always an ideal way to get students participating. Comfort levels go up in the smaller groups. Susan

Susan Polick

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Effective methods of student assessment

Hi Barbara - Application based assessments are a "must" in assessing skill based knowledge. Thanks for an excellent post! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Supporting the learning styles of your students

Hi Dwayne- Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, utilizing a variety of delivery styles is the best way to teach to the learning styles. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using student self-assessments as learning tools

Hi Margaret - Thanks for your post to the forum. I especially like that your students also assess presentations as it enables them to utilize the cocepts that they have learned regarding what makes an effective presentation. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Diane - I agree, if our students feel comfortable with us they are much more relaxed in our classroom. This of course leads to better participation. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan