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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Valerie, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, your students will naturally prefer hands-on, but you are wise to employ the other delivery options. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Erwin, There is no question that grading open ended questions is more difficult, but they can certainly be incorporated into assessments. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Using alternative assessments

Hi Erwin, I find that tying theory with application is the best approach. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Erwin, I understand your frustration. I would make an effort to speak personally with the student and determine a topic that he/she seems confident with by asking a few questions about what we are learning. Then, ask one of those same questions and call on that student in class. Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Curt - Thanks for your post to the forum. Students do enjoy sharing their experiences and this helps to demonstrate the relevance of the topic to the rest of the class. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career and Happy New Year! Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Lois, Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree - instructors must take responsibility to teach in the most effective manner. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career and Happy New Year! Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Dennis, Thanks for your post to the forum. Teaching to the learning styles does enhance learning outcomes for most students. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career and Happy New Year! Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Erwin, Thanks for your post to the forum. Studies have shown that the "See and then Do" approach does aid in retention. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career and Happy New Year! Susan Polick

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Salina, Thanks for your post to the forum. being able to "teach back" is an excellent demonstration of understanding what one has learned. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Assessing general education skills

Hi Tom, Thanks for your post to the forum. The employers who hire our graduates tell us that they are really looking for critical thinking ability. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick