Susan Polick

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Leslie, Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree - that sequence of activities is ideal! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Sherry, Thanks for your post to the forum. You are using a nice mix of Formative evaluations! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Lori, I know you will find CATs a useful addition to your teaching. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Lori, I agree that it is important to have time before and after class to be accessible to students. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Lori, I agree that it is really important to be accessible to students for a short time before and after class. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Sherry, That is an excellent strategy! Students are always more comfortable talking about what they know. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Kathleen, Thanks for your post to the forum. I also like to use group presentations where appropriate. This is good practice for what many students will encounter in the workplace. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Questioning sessions as learning tools

Hi Nancy, Thanks for your post to the forum. That's a good point - whereas testing can generally demonstrate knowledge of concepts, questioning can tease out critical thinking. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Effective methods of student assessment

Hi Frank, Thanks for your post to the forum. I think the start of class questions are excellent! That expected daily assessment and feedback gives your students and yourself some very valuable information. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Determining the effectiveness of testing formats

Hi Mary, Thanks for your post to the forum. You are using an excellent mix of assessments! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick