Susan Polick

Hi Eric, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes,questioning gives students a real idea of what they do and do not understand. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Hi Dennis, Thanks for sharing a great example of asking students to use critical thinking skills! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Hi Bridget, Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree - varying our delivery as often as possible is the best strategy for reaching the diverse learning styles. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Hi Seth, Thanks for your post to the forum. I am always so thrilled when I see students begin to recognize ways to improve their learning! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Hi Thomas, That's an excellent observation. When allowed to quickly apply what they have learned, student retention increases. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Hi Harold, Thanks for your post to the forum. I recall how while running an experiment for the state science fair while I was in high school, someone moved the cart that held my slime mold specimens next to a radiator overnight. It was a huge mess the next morning!! Students do appreciate when we try our best to make them comfortable. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Hi Kari, Thanks for your post to the forum. Good reasoning for effective assessment choices! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Hi Michael, Reviewing the objectives at the end of class is an excellent practice. Susan Polick

Hi Michael, Good suggestions for increasing participation! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Hi Trinity, Students certainly do love to share their personal experiences and their classmates can learn from them. Susan Polick