Hi Barry,
As a student myself, I like knowing where I am at in the class at all times. This lets me see what areas I need to improve in in order to successfully pass the class. I think to myself, if I were the student, how would I like this information presented to me? I know myself, and I want this typeof information NOW! Not two weeks, or even two days from now. I think it is always important to remember how we would feel in the same situation.
Hi Daniel:
Right. No surprises. And also, I always use face to face time to encourage and provide helpful suggestions, trying to show I care about their success.
Regards, Barry
i agree if you show the student early enought how he or she is doing i class or lab then they have time to correct what needs to be done to get better at it
Hi Kathryn:
Electronic grading is very cool - it so instananeous. Even so, I think that sholdn't be a substitute for face to face time with students however and whenever we can get a chance to personalize things. It helps relating as "regular folks", rather than some "pillar of unapproachable knowledge".
Regards, Barry
Hi Reagan:
No surprises - right! In a way, if we are teaching in a methodical manner, following a well written curriculum, and posting grades on a regular basis, no student would ever have to wonder how they were doing - they would be as informed as the teacher. But taking time to review performance and giving suggestions for improvement does help buid good strong student/teacher relationships.
Regards, Barry
It is important to keep students informed of their progress in the class so they are not surprised when they do poorly in the class. it allows for troubled students to get the help they need in order to suceed in the class.
Students are always able to know their grade in my class by using the portatl system. All grades are in and updated within a week of the assignment being collected.
Hi Michael:
You're right about students wanting to know how they're doing. I think frequent sharing of class performance, seasoned with a sprinkle of advice, encouragement, and supportive appreciation for treying can go a long ways towards improved trust and respect.
Regards, Barry
I find that the student is always looking at there grades. Then there are some student wait til the end and then want to know how they could do something to up there grade because there are not were they want to be at. I keep them up by making them that there grade are posted and if there is any questions please let me know.I then set apointments to thoughts who want to ask me about there grade.
Hi Doyle:
Yes, knowing where there are weakneses is one part, As you say, another is what they neeed to work on.
I think another part is making sure they have a realistic plan for how they're going to make those improvements, and that plan should be very specific. To assist in making that plan work, we can always show we care, support them, and give advice and encouraging appreciation for their effort. I think this helps build trust and respect.
Regards, Barry
Hi Judith:
Yes - good plan. Also, I would add that while we are providing the facts and objective matter, there's no reason we can't be supporting, caring, and encouraging - it doesn't take any extra time but can really pay off in terms of trust and respect.
Regards, Barry
It is important to keep students aware of their grade status at all times so they will know where their weaknesses are and what they need to do to improve their grades and ultimately pass their course. The instructor should talk with them and suggest a plan of action to assist them to improve their grades.
By keeping the student informed the student will know what they need to work on and where they stand.
Hi William:
You're right, frequent face to face time is important. Good, solid encouragement, support, advice, and correction all contribute to assist student conform to the learning required and and skill sets needed for a given topic.
Regards, Barry
Hi Denise:
Well, super! I think anytime a teacher is spending face to face time with a student, that shows an element of quality, care, and interest in the students success.
We sure don't want to embarrass students if they feel they're being picked out to be disciplined or corrected - so you're explanation at the get go may diminish some of that. But students can also still feel that sentiment even when it's private. That's why I follow the "say something nice, give correction, follow-up with something nice (encouragement, advice, appreciation, etc).
Regards, Barry
Hi David:
Good point! All teachers should have their student interests at heart. Towards that end, early sharing of status and grades allows the optimal opportunity to make any needed improvements. I like to always share a kind word of encouragement when I meet with students too. That helps show that I care (I do care, but this reinforces that).
Regards, Barry
I tell my students on the first day of class my expectations for the course and for them. I try to make sure that they know I am accessible to them for tutoring or any questions they may have. That being said, some students feel that if an instructor pulls them aside privately to discuss class status, the entire class "knows" they are not doing well. I try to explain to my classes that if I see that they are not doing well in a subject or I see that their grades are falling, I will talk to them privately, offer tutoring with myself or group tutoring offered by the department, and try to assess the situation before it progresses too far to fix. I also believe that my students have an idea of where they stand in my class by their quiz grades. I find the older students I have tend to work harder to bring their grades up when informed of their status while the younger students tend to not apply themselves or ask for help.
I always like to keep students informed on how they are doing academically in class. I have a interest in their success in completing the class successfully just as they do.
Hi Cheryl:
Great!. This level of frequency is bound to reinforce your relationship and build trust with your students. Our suggestions for advide to improve is best done when accompanied by caring, comforting words of support and encouragement.
Regards, Barry
Hi Barry,
Thanks for the insights......
Best Regards,
Emma
