I agree! We set our students up for failure if we have them "show up" on time as opposed to being "ready" on time. Any job I've ever worked required me to be "ready for work" at a specific time.
I completely agree. Everything we do prepares the students for a working environment in the hospital setting. The expectation is that you are sitting in your seat with your pen in hand ready to begin at the start of your class/shift.
Hi Fred,
Yes, you have to set the example. Good to hear that you are working on such issues with your students. I believe the soft skills need to be reinforced along with specific skills to develop a more comprehensive and competitive worker.
Gary
Hi Kimberly,
You have to make know what your policies are about attendance, assignments, etc.. Once you have made such items clear then you have to enforce them, as you well know. If we instructors don't enforce our policies or be consistent we will have class management issues.
Gary
I agree whole heartedly. I believe as educators we should be leading by example. I once worked for an institution which gave bonuses to instructors who came to work on time. The premise was to show the students that If we can get to class on time they should as well. Also by giving the students your contact information to contact you when they are running late just as if they were on a job gives them a since of responsibility and urgency.
This is a good topic to address on day one, along with consequences both for the class and potentially in the work place. However, I do think that instructors should be very clear as to whether they will address walking in the door at class start as an attendance issue.
Hi Pam,
Welcome to the real world, students! Good points about how stress and chaos can come to their lives and the work place. The more we can show them how to get organized and problem solve the greater the instructional service we will be providing.
Gary
There is always last minute things that need to get done. If you arrive early you have that time built in to your morning. It is a safety net, so to speak, it is insurance.
I tell my students things fall apart in the time from shift change to shift change in the real world. It doesn't have to be that way - just come in a little early and there will be less chaos.
Less chaos - less stress - less adrenaline - a more parasympathomimetic start to your day.
When you are late - you will hit every "red light".
Jeremy, I agree totally with being early. This
sets a good example for the students. We as educators are getting the students ready for employment. I want to be a good role model!Hopefully the students will follow by our example.
Hi Mauricio,
Right you are but an important point that is forgotten many times by instructors. I am amazed at how many times I have walked by the copy room and seen an instructor trying to copy a handout for the class 2 minutes before the class is to start. Talk about pressure that doesn't need to be there.
Gary
There is no better way to start a day then by being early.
Hi Jeremy,
I agree with you about the early/on time issue. I am challenged by this every time my classes meet. I push my students to relate being on time to class as the same as being on time to work. We are on the same page on this and I think we both are doing a great service to our students by encouraging them in the areas of time management, dress and professional conduct.
Gary
