Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Katherine, I am happy that you have found this class useful! Good luck with CATs! Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Katherine, Those pre-assessments are indeed helpful to gauge starting points. Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Lorraine, Thanks for your post to the forum. I think that probably works best with smaller classes. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi William, Students do like to share their personal experience and this demonstrates relevance to their classmates. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Jan, Thanks for your post to the forum. I also utilize quizzes based on my students' reading. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Erwin, Thanks for your post to the forum. I loved your analogy! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Gustavo, Thanks for sharing an excellent summary of the importance of teaching to the learning styles! Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Gilbert, Thanks for your post to the forum. As an instructor of many general education courses, I agree that finding kinesthetic material to use can be difficult. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Gustavo, Thanks for your post to the forum. As part of a graduate program, I was required to design a similar classroom. It was extremely challenging! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Gail, Thanks for your post to the forum. You shared some good ideas for the positive learning environment. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick