Darron,
Yes, keeping students informed does keep the student on track and informed whether improvement is needed or if whast they're doing is hitting the mark. I like to also chat briefly with students in order to personalize discussions, and to offer my support and encouragement, and try to make a connection with me.
Barry Westling
it is a measure to keep them motivated for maintaining an average or bringing a below average grade up. this is a mark of whether they are retaining or losing information by reviewing their current GPA which gives you a general sense of where the student is lacking or vice verse.
Pamela,
I agree. For me, I think more frequent and early on chats with students help steer students in the direction they need to go. Also, if there is correction needed there's time to for the student to make adjustments. I also think the more times we can communicate with students, it gives us another opportunity to encourage them and to convey we care about their success in the courses we teach.
Barry Westling
Kisha,
Like a journey, without feedback from the instructor, a student has no reference point to know how close or apart they are from the destination.
Barry Westling
I think its important because it lets them know where they are at and the challanges ahead. I always do a mid course evaluation where I sit down with them and go over their grades one on one. I let them know what is expected and also what they can do to get a better grade and compleat the course. Then there is no suprises at the end of the rainbow.
P O'Dwyer
this gives the students a clear view of where they stand in the class. it takes the guess work out and allows the students base their work ethics accordingly.
Gail,
Yes, that caring and conscientiousness cannot be diminished as to importance. Students may not like a class, or the assignments, or even their grade, but if an instructore has made a good connection with each student, they will tend to separate the instructor from the course. The opposite effect may be students convey their dislike for an instructor if they do poorly in the class. Genuine caring goes a long ways to imparting interest in the students success.
Barry Westling
If the student is doing well it reinforces their good efforts and encourages them to continue. If they are not doing well, it encourages them to review their test, join a study group, put more time into their studying or ask for tutoring. The instructor comes across as caring and conscientious.
Novella,
I think the more we can share grade information, the better the student will understand where they're at in the course. I also find that this is a great opportunity to offer support and encouragement, while giving advice, suggestions, and assistance for achieving better than average student outcomes.
Barry Westling
I use an old fashioned paper gradebook. I record not only grades but make notes when a student is absent, late, or any other notation that might be needed to give the picture along with grades of the students. After every Quiz, test or grade bearing incident I talk to my students, one on one show them their grades while keeping the intregrity of my gradebook, and other student matters private.
Eddy,
Adding to that, frequent and early on discussion with progress made to date is a great way to facilitate better performance. Students may try harder with their studies when they know where they stand, and are given grade information, adivce, suggestions for improvement, and support and encouragement from their instructor.
Barry Westling
By Eddy Mojena
At the beginning of all classes I show the students the outline and averages how they will be graded upon so they will know the weight of each grade.
Daniel,
Right. And assisting students understand what can be improved in a setting of encouragement and support is important, and may lead to improved mutual trust and respect.
Barry Westling
It helps to keep students informed of their status in a course at all times because both instructors and students need to know how well or poorly students are doing. Often times, a student is doing well overall; however, there may be a section that the student could use extra help on. If a student is doing poorly in the course, trouble shooting methods need to be implemented in order to try and help the student learn before it is too late.
Robert,
Sounds great. This is frequent and students can make adjustments in their study plans as needed.
Barry Westling
I update my students on their grades after tests. We also discuss the grade and any question they have on the test. I also give each student some individual time during this to talk with me about any issues they are having with the class.
Carl,
This is very true. With a game-plan, or a roadmap, the student is constantly aware how close to successful completion they are. Without feedback that's current, there may be lots of work with little contribution to the goal the instructor has in mind for their students.
Barry Westling
I find my students tend to perform better the more I keep them informed of their status. They take positive control of their learning and are more enthusiastic. It is just good solid adult communication.
Kyle,
I really like personal, individualized discussions with students. Besides grade and performance, it gives me a chance to listen to concerns and to express my encouragement and support for the students success, which helps build trust and respect.
Barry Westling
The student can't possibly know where they stand if they are not informed. Immediate is the best! As a student services director I have my student fill out a short advisement form once they fail an assessment. It gives them some reflection on how they studies, what went wrong, and what they will do differently. I always look to see if they filled out what their AVG is. That gives me a good indicator if they know where they stand.
