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Hi David, Adding intermittent questions during lecture is very important. It helps us to see where students are confused before we go to far ahead. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Martha, I too have found that students of all ages love to learn by playing games. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Becky, Thanks for your post to the forum. This is really excellent practice in the field! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Brian, Even the really shy students seem to participate more when working in small groups. Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Martha, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, once students understand their learning style, they really appreciate ideas to help them learn better. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

H Brian, Thanks f your post to the forum. We are just starting a welding program and I anticipate quite a few kinesthetic students. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Cornelius, Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree that demonstrating and then having students complete the activity is really an excellent way to teach. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Effective assessment methods

Hi Michelle, Thanks for your post to the forum. You are using a good mix of assessments to prepare your students for the Registry exams. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Using student self-assessments as learning tools

Hi Medeina, Thanks for your post to the forum. I also find that when they self assess, students seem more willing to take responsibility for their weaknesses. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Using student self-assessments as learning tools

Hi Michelle, Thanks for sharing an excellent example of effective self assessments! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick