Hi James:
It's true - but in vocational education, part of our mission is to take all who come our way (if they meet admission requirmnts). But it is a challenge.
Regards, Barry
I couldn't agree more. As a chef, I have the responsibility to train the candidates to meet a baseline standard. I will assist you in meeting your goals but I cannot force you. I will not lower the standard because it is disrespectful to all those who rose to the occasion and made it.
Yes Deborah you are right especially in the medical profession having the right aptitude to get the material and graduate to be in the medical world is important.Even if schools are trying to meet enrolment goals it important to remember that some fields require a higher mental capacity because life and death can be involved.
Absolutely! It becomes challenging for an instuctor(post-secondary) to move on with the course content when students cannot process the material properly. The lack of basic skills like reading & math makes it fustrating & discouraging to the student as well as the instructor.
Sometimes it seems that we(post-secondary)have been the dumping ground for the public school system. It is discourging when I find the students that just don't have the basic skills needed to step out into the world. Sad.
Hi Kathy:
Right! It kind of all ties together. As instructors, the better we know and understand ourselves, we're better able to assist students. By using a variety of media choices, we give students with differing learning styles a better opportunity to catch on. Our delivery can make a difference if we're enthusiastic, creative, informative and interesting in our approach.
All of these factors work together to build a environent that is most conducive to learning, and where classes are fun and enjoyable to attend.
Regards, Barry
Hi Deborah:
I'm in a medical profession so it makes sense to me that entrance requirements are examined carefully o ensure only the most qualified applicants make the cut to enrollment.
In vocational schools, the challenge of keeping the doors open (and our salaries) by meeting admission goals complicates the teetering balance between enrollments vs. qualitfied students.
Fortunately, many professions have external accreditation, licensing, and credentialing standards that help reinforce the higher standards needed in medical programs.
Regards, Barry
I don't think lowering it is the answer but by knowing their back ground you will have a better understanding of how to appraoch them.
