setting standards
high expectations are critical to establish righ from the beginning.
I agree because the new students are excited and their hopes are high so they want to know all of the requirements and expectations to become a good student. Therefore, they are more likely to adhere to policy and procedures if they are enforced from the begining.
Standard setting are a part of everyday life; wihout them we will fail. Students must now what the expectation are from the begnining. Without standard you will have an unprofessional work place your time and place will not last.
The instructor must set the standards early or student don't know what is expected of them and you may have lost a few students because they expected more from you.
It is okay to set high expectations as long as the expectations are defined as 'obtainable expectations' for the students with a guideline of how to meet the high level with progress reports available along the way.
If you set your standards in the beginning there will be no questions later on down the road.
By setting the expectations on the first day helps to relieve students nervousness and allows them to focus on learning.
I like to set my expectations from the first day, I also inform the students what they can expect from me and my staff. I have found that this is the best way to avoid confusion for the student.
True, Setting high standards allows the student to know what is expected of them. Setting the "MARK" at the start of class also helps to set guide lines over all for better class control.
