Esperanza,
Right - it's important that student know their status. We need to review it as well. And while we're at it, there's no reason we can't offer a little support and encouragement along with advice and suggestions for improvement. This will convey to students their teacher cares about their success.
Barry Westling
Students need to know where they stand with regards to their course. As the course moves along, students need to know how they are doing and instructors need to keep track of the students' performance so they could continuously be evaluating and improving their delivery method.
Brian,
Right, that's the plan. What's most important to students is a progress report. I'm sure you've seen the anxiousness of waiting for the quiz or exam scores to be posted - that's a perfect example of the importance students have for knowing their status.
Barry Westling
Douglas,
I agree that most students want to know where they stand, good or bad, sooner than later. It's only natural. Understanding that, I try to give frequent and early on updates so that students will feel comfortable asking me what their status is in addition to my more formal discussions with them. I believe strongly that a caring, supportive instuctor will be able to convey more than details, but also be a partner in helping the student achieve successfulness in their classes.
Barry Westling
So they are aware of their progress, and can adjust as needed and assure success.
Ida,
Great! For me, I feel that reinforcing the objevives throughout the course, and keeping students informed on where they're at in meeting those objectives serves this purpose well.
Barry Westling
Ida,
Weekly updates are awesome. I can't imaginge a student not feeling well informed of their status in the course with this degree of frequency.
Barry Westling
Ida,
For me, I try to offer encouragement and support, along with the factual data. This helps get the student through to the end with their heads above water ("C-level"), and they feel I'm pulling for them.
Barry Westling
Reduces apprehension. For the confident students' it's not much of an issue but for the "unsure" students' they are visibly nervous as they wait for the results.
I can always let the student know their status by using our electronic grade book.
I also print out a progress report at the end of each week on our three week course so there are not surprises at the end of the course.
I discuss all objectives needed to be succesful on the first day of class.
In my profession it is help full to give weekly evaluation o students know what areas to work on and the plan to hekp them improve. We have 10 weeks with each student.
Informin students of their prgress in class helps students stay motivated to finish the course.
Sherri ,
Right. Although I choose not to give or use extra credit, I do agree that knowledge of where students are in their class contributes to them making improvements. To this end, frequent and early on status updates creates opportunity for students to improve while there time to make a difference in the grade. Also, I believe whenever we can, chatting with students helps build stronger relationships, especially when the instructor shows support and encouragement.
Barry Westling
I think that is is very important to inform the students of their status in the course because this way they know how they are doing at all times. I myself, am a student, and I am always trying to know my grade so that I can push myself harder if need be. Although, I realize all students aren't like me, but most of them do want to know how they are doing in the class whether it is good or bad. This way if they are having trouble, they can get help or if the course allows they can do extra credit or something to bring their grade up.
Craig,
All these are good reasons, and are appropriate to advance the students learning. Direct information from a students instructor is usually viewed as helpful, especially if done with sensitivity, absence of criticism, and an openess to share helpful advice, support, and encouragement.
Barry Westling
several reasons:
-the student will know what areas of study they need to improve
-the student will know what areas of study they understand and are comfortable with
-the student will know how their study habits and study techniques are working or not working for them
-it shows you as an instructor are concerned for the students welfare
-depending on their status at a particular time, it can motivate a student perform better in the course
Nannette,
I agree. I think students are usually willing to try harder when they know their standing in a class. It's als helpful when their instructor is able to give advice, express support, offer encouragement, and demonstrate they care about the students success. This also helps buid trust and mutual respect.
Barry Westling
One reason would be that it keeps them engaged. This lets them know what areas they need to work on. Therefore they will have the tendancey to try harder.
Debby,
No one likes surprises, and if we're on track with sharing grades, that will rarely happen. Giving supportive advice also can build a better trust between the student and teacher.
Barry Westling
James,
Sooner is always better. I've learned with quizzes and tests, I can give immediate clarification of misunderstandings. Also, occasionally I'll discover an error I've made, and I think students appreciate an immediate grade adjustment. This shows fairness and encourages a bit more trust and respect.
Barry Westling
