Feedback is critical to the overall success of learners. Keeping students informed of their current status can serve as a motivational tool.
Hi Heather:
Right! By letting students know where they stand on a regular basis, they can make any necessary changes in study habits as soon as possible to facilitate the most successful outcome they can.
Regards, Barry
Hi Patricia:
That's so true. Additionally, letting them know where they stand on a regular basis can facilitate changes in study habits that may be needed.
Regards, Barry
They like to know how they are doing and if you have a student that is failing, you can get to him early, find out how to help before they get discourage and want to drop out.
in many occasions the students can be confused and think that they are doing ok in class when in reality they may be borderline passing. the student needs to be aware of their grade status to help them stay motivated and focused on what needs to be done.
Students should be informed of their course status at all times so that they are aware of their progress in the course, and know when to get instructor help, if necessary.
The frequent and personal status updates can be important and help create trust, or explain to a possable failing student what there missing. I see so many students who don't have any support in there home life showing them how well one is doing helps reinforce the "I can do this" attitude
For two reasons, one, if that student is not getting the course material, with them seeing their current grade may trigger them to ask for help, and second, it will give your students self confidence if they're passing the class so far.
Its important to keep the students involved in their personal status in the course because it acts as a motivator.
Adult students especially are conscious of their progress and want to know how they are doing periodically.
Students should not have to wait long periods of time for information about their grades. If you tell them soon they have a good period of time to work on their grade.
Hi Amy:
To paraphrase your comments, the sooner we notify a student of how they're doing in the class, the sooner they can make changes in their study habits if need be.
Regards, Barry
Hi Kimberly:
helping to keep anxiety to a minimum is definitely helpful.
Also, we can help students see the need to make changes in study habits as soon as possible.
Regards, Barry
Hi Patricia:
Very true - additionally, it may offer the student a chance ot make changes in study habits as early as possible, which might facilitate a better outcome at the end of the course.
Regards, Barry
Hi Carla:
One of the nice things about keeping students informed of their status is that it allows them to make changes in study habits as soon as possible, which may facilitate a better outcome at the end of the course.
Regards, Barry
Students want and need to know where they stand in your class. Our school uses a portal that the students can access to get a very good idea where they stand in each class and what their attendance looks like.
Having an electronic grading system, the student is aware of their status in the class. But, it is also important that if they have a missing grade to inform the instructor.
Even though we use the electronic grading system, I meet with each student to discuss their grade, for those who are doing great it is my opportunity to tell them, if they have a grade below C- and counseling form is prepare and noted how they can improve in order to pass the class. This form is part of their permanent record.
Hi Trish:Right on. When students get news about their performance early on, and frequently, they're going to appreciate it and benefit by the abilty for suggestions to make an improvement in their grade while there is still time. It also helps reiforce the teacher-student relationship.
Regards, Barry
it creates a feeling of satisfaction
Hi Edna:
Like you wrote, the best way is to probably have these kinds of discussions one on one. By doing so, you facilitate a stronger learning relationship between you and that student, and can genuinely suggest you "care" about that student's outcome.
Regards, Barry
