Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Curtis- Thanks for your post to the forum. Your idea of asking a question that you know will relate to a students background confirms that getting to know your students early is essential! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Susan - Thaanks for your post to the forum. I have found that learning to use "wait-time" in questioning can be one of the hardest things for an instructor to become comfortable with! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Jennifer - Thanks for your post to the forum. By teaching as you describe, your delivery is addressing 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 Hikmat - I think I know what you are saying - too often we are forced into techniques, assessments etc. that we may not agree with or be comfortable with. As you mention, the bottom line to good teaching is the instructor. However, to BE a good instructor we must be prepared to vary our delivery to meet the learning styles of our students. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Gary - Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, that one student is probably kinesthetic and miserable in a static classroom! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Bruce- Thanks for your post to the forum. You are doing a great job of teaching to the diverse learning styles. I try to add some variety in each class, especially in the long evening classes, just to keep everyone awake and participating! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Effective assessment methods

Hi Robert - Bravo and thanks for an excellent description of how and when to utilize the various assessment types! Best wishes for continued sucess in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using alternative assessments

Hi Mike- Portfolios can also be very useful to showcase a graduates ability in job interviews. Best wishes! Susan

Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Robert - Thanks for your post to the forum and sharing some great examples of creating the right environment for learning. 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 Mike- Thanks for your post to the forum. I liked your example of using CATs in the online environment. Thanks for sharing. Susan