Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Rick, That opportunity to "apply" what they are learning almost always improves retention of information. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Sarah, Thanks for your post to the forum. That is a good summary of the importance of teaching to the learning styles. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Rick, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, when we take the time and make the effort to get to know our students they do feel more encouraged. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Stacey, I agree - working in small groups is much less threatening for students. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Supporting the learning styles of your students

Hi Jamilya, Thanks for your post to the forum. Absolutely! Teaching to the learning styles can improve all three! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Stacey, Thanks for your post to the forum. I am surprised at how many students have never heard about the learning styles. Once they do, they often find new ways to enhance their learning. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing content

Hi Wendy, Thanks for your post to the forum. I definitely agree with your critique! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Effective methods of student assessment

Hi Jan, Thanks for your post to the forum. Good choices for assessments! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Using student self-assessments as learning tools

Hi Melissa, I agree with your summary of self assessments! Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Assessing general education skills

Hi Donald, Good question! I am a firm believer in sticking to the course objectives.You will certainly need to adapt your instruction to the needs of your students, but it is a disservice to compromise the objectives of the course. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick