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Supporting the learning styles of your students

Hi Scott, I love that analogy - thanks for sharing! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Supporting the learning styles of your students

Hi Karen, Thanks for your post to the forum. Your approach to teaching and the learning styles is very effective! I especially like that you explain the relevance of your assignments. 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 Aleah, Thanks for your post to the forum. I would guess that student give extra effort to their work when they know they will be sharing it with their classmates. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Linda, Thanks for your post to the forum. I like your idea of a "daily question". It will certainly spark student curiosity and interest! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Jacquie, Thanks for sharing examples of mixing delivery formats. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Michael, Thanks for your post to the forum. You are using a good mix of delivery formats. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Linda, Thanks for your post to the forum. We had a small classroom with carpeted "stadium" level steps and no desks so students could "stretch out". As you mention, it was "too comfortable" so desks were brought in! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Gina, Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree that evaluating competency skills can be a very effective means of assessment. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Using alternative assessments

Hi Joseph, Thanks for sharing a very interactive hands-on approach to assessment! Susan Polick

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Assessing general education skills

Hi Birgit, The employers who hire our graduates are looking for those communication skills and so I agree that we need to make sure they are prepared for the expectations in the workplace. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick