Susan Polick

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Karen, You are using timely assessment very well! Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Su, Thanks for sharing some good formative evaluation ideas! Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Lisa, Wow, "active learning" going on in your classroom for sure! Great work! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Stephanie, I liked that idea - thanks for sharing! Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Peter, thanks for your post to the forum. Thanks also for reminding us to share the results of CATs with our students. If we do not, they will not see the point of even taking them. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Bryan, Absolutely! Regular, frequent assessments are so important. Waiting till mid-term is a very bad idea! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Keeping focused during questioning sessions

Hi Karen, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, when students can understand the relevancy of what they are learning, retention improves. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Lisa, Thanks for your post to the forum. In my 30 + years in Education, I have found that facilitating questioning is one of the most difficult skills for instructors to master. You seem to be doing an excellent job! Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Peter, Thanks for your post to the forum. Your summary of questioning sessions utilizing small groups was great! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Bryan, Thanks for your post to the forum. Those small "baby step" questions are so much less intimidating, so, as you mention, larger participation is the result. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick