they need to know the status.
for a 10 week course I usually give out 3 progress reports.
The first one at week 3 , just shows the students how the grade system works. The percentages for each catagory, its gone over the first day of class, but doesnt sink in untill they see it on paper.
Then one at midterm, for there midterm status, and I always give them one week 9 right befor they take the final exam.
I find that the sooner you give the students a progress report the better the hw assignments become. They realize hw is need to do weel in the class.
students worry about how they are or are not doing in a course. Anxiety over what their grades are can cause undue stress on the student and they may not study correctly when worried about their grades. Knowing where they stand in class lets them know if they are on the right track or not and where they need to study harder.
Students should be informed of their grades because it allows them the opportunity to do better in other ways.
I give at least one progress report per course. I will also give an individual student a status update whenever he/she asks.
Students get discouraged without feedback. They need to know grades as soon as possible so they can remediate before going on to the next topic. Also, by entering ASAP, the instructor can also keep current with learning issues.
I feel they need to know so they can stay on track and its their information so the have that right
It's very important to have all your students informed of their status in a course. If a student is initially doing poorly, there is ample time to redirect them before it is too late
Just as in an employment situation, a bad review should never be a surprise...there should have been information given along the way with guides to improving. Praise for a job well done should also be given frequently but sincerely and judiciously to offer encouragement.
It is always good to know where we stand in life. School is maybe one of the most important places that we need to know. My dad would always say during a race to know where you are and where you want to be going into the last lap. Don't figure it out when the last lap hits, know 3 laps before the last lap. That way when the bell lap comes around you know what you have to do and exactly where you are sitting. In school it is no different. You always need to know where you stand and what needs to be done to get that gold medal and ace the class....God willing.
Hi Lori:
The nice thing about evaluating students on a regular basis and providing feedback is that it give the student a chance to make changes in study habits and foster a more successful outcome at the end of the course.
Regards, Barry
Hi Anne:
Additionally, they may become more motivated to make changes in study habits that will foster a more successful outcome at the end of the course.
Regards, Barry
Hi Linda:
By informing the student about their progress, it allows them to make changes in study habits that can help promote a more successful outcome at the end of the course.
Regards, Barry
So they are aware of their progress, how they are coming along in the course. The work they need to complete, or maybe re-focus to the course. Also it often times can be a kudos, and confirmation that yes, you are doing great work
so the students can have feedback on their own progress and made aware of weaknesses and strengths so they can work on week areas to ensure their sucessful completion and not be taken for surprise at the end. It gives you the opportunity to see when a student needs tutoring in areas, we are here to help them achieve a goal in a new feild, how can they believe they are ready to move on without b eing informed of their status.
Absolutely. Some students have a rough six weeks due to problems at home or work and need to be reminded about their status.
they want to know how they are doing and what if any place they need to be better at.
Hi Barry:
As adult learners were are all interested, as the course discusses, the relevance of what we have learned and how it applies to the WIIFM standard that most adults apply.
Keeping your students informed helps them see the progress they are making, as well as providing an avenue for disucussion on how they might apply the course content to their daily work environment. I continually try to point out, in all my classes, the relevance of the course and its daily application to work and life. Else why are they taking it? It also gives them a chance, early on, to see if the course is something they are really interested in, or fits into their goals for life.
If they have areas in which they may be deficient there is an opportunity for us, as facilitators to add a few pointers or a different perspective based on our education, training and background. Or refer them to someone who can truly be of help to them, if we cannot. We don't know it all, but may know someone who can really help.
Respectfully,
Larry Bignall
Cleveland, Ohio
I like to grade my students lab activity when they are present. It gives them an opportunity to learn from thier mistakes and get immediate correction on small issues before they become big issues.
Grading is done immediatley after task completion. Students appreciate the feedback. I have very few arguments over grading procedures
I agree with teaching lab and didatic consecutively. I know i learn better when I "do it".
