See this in each class. Remind them employers will possibly be looking at their grades
Hello Richard,
My institution requires that a sheet is filled out listing all students that are out in the 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. classes because 10:00 a.m. will cover the entire day student boddy and 6:00 p.m. will cover the entire evening student body. Instructors are required to call the students that are absent, if they do not call in.
It is a good retention tool. Also, if the student doesn't call in they are reprimanded as follows:
1st offense-Written warning placed in academic file
2nd offense-suspended for one day; all work due or done on the day of the suspension will result into a grade of "0."
Patricia
My school asks me to email those who are missing and I go out of my way to call them if they have missed a couple of classes. I've found students really respond if you make an effort to reach them and pay attention. Sometimes just listening to their problems makes them feel that an additional effort is appreciated and worth the effort.
Hi Sarah,
Great pyschology to use when students are content with receiving a lower grade. Hopefully, the student will love receiving higher grades and will make this a normal practice. We as educators, must encourage our students at all times.
Patricia
I try to compliment them on what they do right, and sometimes they keep doing it right because they like the attention.
Hi Andy,
There are some students I will not accept B work from, and there are other students that I am thrilled for because they finally made a B. You must know your students in order to determine their potential level.
Patricia
I encourage the student by letting him know that I see a great potential in him & that I will be there to help him achieve that potential.
Hi Marilyne,
We have a strict attendance policy at my institution. If a student misses more than eight clock hours, the student is withdrawn from the course, therefore most students make it a point to attend class. I would simply talk to the student privately to make it known to the student his or her potential. I would then act as this student's biggest cheerleader. STAY ON the student, do not let the student settle for less.
Patricia
