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Questioning sessions as learning tools

Hi Jim, Knowing that what you are reviewing may be on the exam is quite motivating! Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi David, That is usually a very good tactic! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Tina, Thanks for your post to the forum. As you mention, students do appreciate that we take the time to give them individual attention by varying our delivery. Susan Polick

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Terry, Thanks for your post to the forum. Wow - "Slinkies" - Very creative!! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Pamela, Thanks for your post to the forum. Absolutely - when students get to immediately practice what they are learning, retention improves! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Eugene, Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree that we have to choose assessments depending on what we have taught. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Selecting testing content

Hi Asha, Thanks for your post to the forum. After years of teaching, I have learned that if I use a question that was not covered in class or in the text, there is a good chance that I will be challenged by a student, and rightly so! Susan Polick

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Assessing general education skills

Hi Rhonda, Wow - is it possible to somehow deduct points (perhaps by sending them out of class) when they behave inappropriately? Susan Polick

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Using student self-assessments as learning tools

Hi Eugene, Thanks for your post to the forum. It's especially valuable to have students articulate their goals at the start of their program and then review those goals when they have finished. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Christine, That regular assessment and feedback is essential! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick