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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Kyle, Thanks for your post to the forum. Those are some good suggestions for kinesthetic learners; as you mention, those students needed to be active as they learn. 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 Bernard, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, that is the importance of CATs - "real time" feedback! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Renato, Thanks for your post to the forum. Building on answers to reach a final conclusion is a useful process for students. 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. Giving students options based on their learning style is a good idea. It can make them feel more in charge of their own learning. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Tim, Here is a learning inventory that I use: http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Tim, Thanks for your post to the forum. I have also had this issue. I found that my students (although not happy) managed to adapt by dressing to keep war. I also brought in coffee and tea in the classroom. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Joan, Thanks for your post to the forum. That's a good point - doing the same things over and over is almost always "boring" and we are not engaged when we are bored! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Renato, Thanks for your post to the forum. That's a good analogy - I see much more classroom participation in groups that have been in cohorts for a few quarters, They know and support each other. 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 Traci, Thanks for your post to the forum. Getting that immediate feedback is very valuable when planning continuing lessons. 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 Heather, I agree that it is a good practice to always begin with a review of some sort. There is no point in covering new ground when the foundation is not there. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick