Susan Polick

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Supporting the learning styles of your students

Hi Daniel - Thanks for your post to the forum. I really liked your idea of interspersing brief ungraded quizzes into your lectures! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Richard - your method of using the whiteboard during lecture is quite effective! Students often get "lost" as terms, stats, etc. are unrolled on the board. Highlighting what is important in a manner that becomes routine is a great strategy. Susan

Susan Polick

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Determining the effectiveness of testing formats

Hi Cheyne- Thanks for your post to the forum. As an instructor of Philosophy and other Gen Eds I wish I could have a "Is it Browned or Not" grading rubric!! LOL Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing content

Hi Peggy - Thanks for your post to the forum.. I agree - it only makes sense to assess teh retention of what we have taught. That being said, it is essential that we teach to the competencies set for our classes. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Chris- Thanks for your post to the forum. I have never really understood how something as simple as a little piece of candy can have such an effect. Maybe it's the natural competitive instinct that so many of us have.Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Daniel- That's a great way to get more participation in questioning! Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing content

HI Daniel - You have a very comprehensive assessment strategy! Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

HI Brian - Thanks for your post to the forum. Often students really know how they learn best, so just chatting with them for a minute or so and asking relevant questions can get you the info you need.

Susan Polick

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Effective methods of student assessment

Hi Gabriel - thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, essay questions can easily become subjective-this is why it is essential to create rubrics for these questions. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Assessing general education skills

Hi Mitchell - Thanks for your post to the forum. Critical thinking skills are also so essential to our daily lives. We need to be able to evaluate information all the time. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan