Susan Polick

Susan is the Coordinator of Training and Development at Pittsburgh Technical Institute (PTI). In this role, she manages continuing education and training programs for over 300 employees, including faculty, staff and administrators. Susan is also the president of a non-profit association that provides training opportunities to the employees of its member organizations in the Pittsburgh area. Her previous experience includes career education positions such as assistant dean for adult and corporate admissions, adult education specialist and academic advisor.

Susan earned her MA degree in Educational Technology Leadership through an online program offered by the George Washington University. She is actively involved with the Center for Teaching and Learning at PTI, where instructors are trained in learning theory, classroom management and the use of educational technology. Susan is a member of the American Society for Training and Development and serves as the president of the Continuing Education Association of Pennsylvania.

Course Structure

• Can Start Anytime
• Modular Structure (with online content, quizzes and forums)
• Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
• Faculty Support (facilitator/coach)

Course Length

• 4 Modules
• 4 Hours of Activities (about 1 hour per module)
• 4 Weeks to Complete the Course (1 module/week)
• Can Finish Faster

Completion Requirements

• Study All Modules
• Participate in Module Forum Discussions *
• Achieve 70% on Module Quizzes
• Achieve 70% on Final Quiz (one attempt only)
• Complete Online Course Survey

* You are required to participate in at least one of the module forums. We will assess the level of your discussion activity in the forum(s) in which you participate and may request an additional opportunity to engage you further in the discussion process prior to your certificate being awarded.

Module 1: Teaching to Learning Styles

• Background Information
• Importance of Learning Styles
• Dunn Learning Style Model
• Sensory Modalities
• Learning Styles Assessment
• Ideas from Experienced Instructors
• Learning Activity

Module 2: Questioning as a Teaching Technique

• Importance of Questioning
• Characteristics and Types of Questions
• The Art of Questioning
• Improving Students' Responses
• Responding to Students' Answers
• Encouraging Questions
• Handling Students' Questions
• Socratic Method of Teaching
• Learning Activity

Module 3: Student Learning Assessment

• Formative/Summative Evaluation
• Bloom's Taxonomy
• Choosing Learning Assessments
• Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATS)
• Evaluating Experiential Learning
• General Education Assessment
• Learning Activity

Module 4: Creating Effective Assessments

• Selection of Test Material
• Types of Tests
• Multiple-Choice Tests
• True/False Tests
• Matching Tests
• Completion Tests
• Short Answer Tests
• Essay Tests
• Skill Application Tests
• Using Standardized Tests
• Learning Activity

Completion of this Course:

• Certificate of Completion
• 4 Hours of Continuing Education

Completion of Three Courses:

• Certificate of Knowledge in Career College Teaching
• Eligible for MaxPrize*

*MaxKnowledge conducts an annual prize drawing to sponsor a Certificate of Knowledge holder to attend CCA's Annual Convention. U.S. residents are automatically entered in the drawing.

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