Get Your Students Hired
Hi David:
Good point. Many adult students have doubts about their ability to succeed. Sharing performace frequently addresses that they can be successful, and lets us offer support and encouragement too.
Regards, Barry
I agree, If students Know their weak areas they are more likely to study more in that area so they will do better on the final exam. Before the final exam I also let them know how many points they need to pass or keep an A. This also facilitates more studing for the final.
It is important to inform students of the class status because the student will not be surprise if fail is awarded at the end of the class for poor academic performance. Also, it is good for the student to know which material she or he needs more study and what he or she needs to do in order to improve the academic performance.
My problem has always been that my school requires an excel spreadsheet that basically doesnt average the grade until the end of the course - so I or the students just have to do a rough manual calculation. Even so, Talking with the students and getting a feel for where they are in relation to major projects, etc. can still give them a sense of how they are doing.
Students needs to know where they stand. I have found at the Career College level that many of my students had negative school perceptions so they needed that constant does of "see, you are succeeding!" - It was amethod of reinforcement that allowed them to see they could handle the content and coming back to school. The longer they had to wait for a grade or an update, the more doubt would creep into their mind.
Hi Kristine:
I think very frequent visitations with students is very important. Besides grades and points, there's also the "how to improve" and suggestions for optimizing the remaining days of class.
It's also an excellent opportunity to share positive thoughts, encouragement, offer support, and show that the teacher genuinely cares about student successfulness. Also, it builds trust and strengthens the teacher-student relationship.
Regards, Barry
Keeping studetns informed can aleviate stress on the students part. IT also lets them know what they should work on to pass or achevive the grade they are looking for. It shows professionalism and respect.
Hi Curt:
Great summary of key benefits of keeping students informed, Curt. I think the more frequent we can do this, we'll see improved results. These discussion times also help reinforce our relationship with students, and in doing so, make our subsequent instruction mor believable and valued, and maybe students may pay better attention as the result.
Regards, Barry
Hi Cornelius:
Great response. I would only add that at every contact with the student gives us an opportunity to reinforce something good the student has performed, and offer lots of encouaragement and support, and showing that we care about their success.
Regards, Barry
It is important to keep students informed of their status in the course to keep them actively engaged in the learning activity. By keeping them informed of their status, the student is able to recognize whether they are performing to standard or whether they need to put forth additional effort in the upcoming blocks of instruction. Recognizing that many students are looking for a high letter grade, and others are looking to pass, it is important to provide this information in either case to allow the student to meet his/her objective. Lastly, it demonstrates to the student that the instructor is taking an interest in their learning experience by discussing their status with the course and making recommendations for future participation.
It is important to inform the students of their status in the course so that they will know where they stand. If a student is not doing well in the course the student should know why, and what he/she needs to do to improve. If a student is doing well in the course the student should also know why, and the positive behavior should be reinforced.
Hi Timothy:
Good point about letting you know how thorough your teaching is. So, the more frequent we can meet and discuss performance, the fewer highs and lows will occur in the students's performance.
Regards, Barry
Hi Lynn:
You're quite right and I think the key is frequent status updates. And coupled with these we can also give pointers on how to improve, not just status.
I also think this is a perfect time to offer encouragement, support, advice, and, sometimes, just listening to the student. These actions show the student you care about them and their academic success.
Regards, Barry
So the student knows exactly where they stand in class. They also will know what area they need improvement in.
Also lets me know if I have to cover a certain area more thoroughly for that student
Not only does this help the students know their status at all times, but it helps me to identify students who may be having difficulties in the class. Whether they are consistently not turning in homework or scoring poorly on tests, I can identify the problems as they occur. I do not want to wait until near the end of the course to find out that I have let a student's failure or challenge slip by me. This is not fair to the student or myself as an instructor.
Hi Yolanda:
Sharing student performance, grades, points - status, is important, and I think the more frequent the better. Giving advice on how to improve with where their staus is will help the student and show you care about their successfulness.
Regards, Barry
Hi Robby:
Good ddeeal. Frequent discussions help student know where additional study or work is needed. We can also offer some encouragement, advice, and show that we care about their success at the same time.
Regards, Barry
To avoid miscommunication in the classroom it is important discuss midterm grades with all your students. it is also essential that discuss the grades with a student at any and all times if they are not meeting the requirements of the course.
Hi Karen:
This appears to be very frequent and due to electronic grading, instantaneous results are a useful tool. I think we need to personalize our connection with the student too, by offering our assistance, encouragement, and recognition for good work.
Regards, Barry