Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Tracy - I LOVED that!! You are so much fun and so creative! Your students must so enjoy your classes. Susan

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi John - Great way to address the visual learning styles! I am a visual learner and often have a difficult time creating a cake with only the text recipe. Best wishes- Susan

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi John - Yes, so much of what we do depends on gaining our students confidence and making them feel comfortable in our classrooms. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Assessing general education skills

Hi Nicole - Thanks for your post to the forum. Do you find that you have much diversity in the general education skill levels of your students? Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Vanessa -Thanks for your post to the forum. You gave a very thorough synopsis of the effectiveness of teaching to the learning styles! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Becoming self-directed learners through questioning

Hi John - Thanks for your post to the forum. Challenging your students to explore topics more thoroughly is ideal! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Effective assessment methods

Hi Tracy - Thanks for your post to the forum. You shared a great explanation of why "practical" assessments are essential. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Laura - Thanks for your question. It all depends on what I am trying to assess. If it is skills, I will usually use a competency check list. If it is concept knowledge - a quiz or exam with a mixture of question types.

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Effective methods of student assessment

Hi Wendy - Thanks for sharing a great "ice-breaker"! Susan

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

You are quite welcome! Susan