I learned how important evaluations are in identifying how I as an instructor are doing well or failing to do at all. I can access how the content is being presented to the students and if I've done a good job at comprehensively educating them.
types of evaluations for your students, methods for evaluating students as well as troubleshooting and grading methods, finally the appropriate way of assigning extra credit.
Be straight forward and adhere to the policies of the University.
If a student is absent for a week or more due to circumstances. I will schedule a day after the regular class where the student can make up the test. I will review the module that student had missed in class before the test.
This section emphasizes the grading system for students and I do not grade students so I am unable to apply this in my current practice. I do believe it was helpful information in case I do move over to a different area of teaching where I do have to grade the students. I know that their are different systems to grade students and the issues with the weight of certain projects, test and papers.
I agree. Formal policies prevent a lot of issues. For example, if a student comes to you privately and asks to be able to do something for extra credit, being the kind hearted teachers that we are, it is tempting to offer extra chances. But if those chances are not offered to all equally, and it becomes rumored that a teacher 'plays favorites' it can create a lot of unrest, and even accusations of prejudice or bigotry. Its about finding that 'comfort zone' of flexibility. I once had a situation involving a severe illness, that really required a lot of time extensions and retest scheduling. In that instance, I had nothing written to support a decision to provide the student a chance. I had to learn to have criteria that meet the litmus test for flexibility, and to communicate with the class that I have the ability to make an exception, but I won't use it without professional documentation.
I feel that every course should have outlined policies, such as late or extra credit. This will ensure the learners have a sense or understanding on how to manage the course
Missed and late work - policy must be spelled out in detail in the syllabus. It is a good idea that you follow the policy of you institituion. Imprtance in being consistent and fair must be conidered.
folow school policy on tardiness and and missed days uness you request a day for a legitamate reason ie doctors appointment ,legal issue which can be requested in advance and you can make a judgement call ,accidents can happen and with a doctors excuse and work could be made up with a small penalty according to your schools protocals don't play favorites keep everything on a level playing field
Clear and concise expectations should be set on day one. What grading style is used and how students can access their grades. Make sure all students understand late entries, extra credit and make up assignments.
Always be careful in granting extra credit. It can come back to bite you if it is deemed unfair by some studetns.
It is important to be transparent and have all policies clearly stated in the handbook and the syllabus. Be consistent and fair. Respect privacy.
Make sure the grading system is fair and given to the students at the begininng of class. Extra credit with too high a point value can be used to replace regular assignments that are essential to learning.
I plan to incorporate more formative assessments into my curriculum so that I have more confidence that the students know the material they will be tested on during summative assessments. This material also emphasized to me how important it is to clearly state grading policies in the course syllabus and make them clear to students at the outset of class to avoid issues later on.
Formative assessments are important because you can see the progress of the students every step of the way.
Be careful with grading and not rewarding the lowest tests scores which Could hurt others if a cut off was not made appropriately.
The grading system protects the students. I have to adhere with laws and institution policy. I'm also torn between giving extra assignments or just give them failing grades for not meeting deadlines. If it's a valid reason then I can probably give them a chance but if its just poor time management then I don't want to encourage them bad study habits.
KEEP GRADE BOOKS UP TO DATE AND OFFER EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS
Make sure that I have a clear policy on grades, attendance, tests and extra credit. Put it in writing and give to the students at the beginning of the course
Students have to be aware of school policies on grades, attendance and extra credits.
