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Hi James, That is an excellent way to have student apply their learning. In addtion, it definitely increases retention. Susan Polick

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Questioning sessions as learning tools

HI James, Thanks for your post to the forum. I am not sure if that was a question, but assuming that it was - Yes, we need to build future classes based on what we learn from assessments! Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Maggie, Thanks for your post to the forum. As you state, we need to have numerous versions of questions on hand. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Kleinkauf, That is indeed the difficult task for instructors. The trick is to incorporate the theory behind the skill AS they are demonstrating the skill. Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Thomas, That's a great observation! Thanks for sharing and best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Using alternative assessments

Hi Lucinda, Yes, that does demonstrate mastery of the skill. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Maggie, What a great active classroom you are running! Excellent diversity in your delivery! Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Maggie, Thanks for your post to the forum. Your observations certainly correlate with what we know about learning styles! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Carla, Thanks for your post to the forum. That is excellent to receive that information at the start of their classes! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Assessing general education skills

Hi Michelle, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, unfortunately we too often encounter students with deficient basic skills. Knowing that in advance can certainly help us to better assist them. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick