Susan Polick

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Becoming self-directed learners through questioning

Hi Jessica- Thanks for your post to the forum. You bring up an important point. Questioning can show students what they do not know but also confirm for them that they do know the material. Best wishes- Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Phillip -Thanks for your post to the forum. I also teach Gen Ed classes and use Mutiple Choice and short answer for quizzes and a combo of those with essay questions for major tests or exams. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Karen- Thanks for your post to the forum. My college has a seminar for new Faculty that is called "Burn the Podium"! While some lecture is necessary,as you mention students prefer variety. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Tim - Thanks for your post to the forum. Your approach to assessment is well suited to the discipline that you teach - great work! 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 Jennifer - Thanks for your post to the forum. An additional benefit of using CATs at the end of class is that it gives us immediated feedback on what the students have understood and what they are still foggy on. Then, before we start on new material in the next class, we can review what they have not gotten. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Assessing general education skills

HI Pattera- Thanks for your post to the forum and a very good explanation of the importance of general education skills! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

HI LeeAnne- Thanks for your post to the forum. You are doing a great job at asssesing your students. Appication/hands-on combined with the standard quizzes/tests is ideal. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Linda- Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, getting all your student involved in the discussion by allowing them to relate to their personal experiences with the concept is excellent as it does, as you mention it can elevate the conversation a level of higher thinking. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Linda- Thanks for your post to the forum. i agree that mixing up asessment types is valuable. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Effective assessment methods

Hi Carolyn - Thanks for your post to the forum. How large are your classes usually? Having students be prepared to read back their notes at any moment is good practice for what they will be expected to do in the courtroom. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan