late assignments
In one course I teach We have homework to prepare the students for that days task. the student can not clock in and start the job untill their homework is complete and graded. which affects their grade. once they find this out they usually make sure it is done BEFORE coming in the next day
Hi Chanelle,
Students have to be able to understand the importance of meeting deadlines because they will encounter deadlines in the workplace.
Patricia Scales
I implement this idea as well. I have to make a few announcemnents throughout the course, as a reminder of the rules.
But it's another way to keep up with documentation as well.
Troy;
Wow, what a great way to set the tone in he class and also to show them how to prepare for the working world and making sure their assignments are completed.
James Torres
My problem is that I tell my students that they are cheating themselves by not turning in their homework.
First, I state the obvious which is the fact that they are paying for their schooling. Second, I try to explain that the homework is designed to help them in their career and without it they aren't getting everything out of my instruction that they need.
The famous answer that I always get is, "Well this isn't the real world." "I'm still a student and should be given some room for late work." This frustrates me to no end. How do you tell a student to be a responsible adult and understand that they aren't in high school anymore without offending them?
I agree that students often work more in class when the see the payoff is less work on their own latter.
Hi Juan,
Actually, I like how you make late assignments only worth 50%. Your policy is stringent enough to encourage students to turn in their assignments on time.
Patricia
Hi Pete,
I also introduce the scheduled assignments during the discussion of the syllabus on Day 1. Their first assigment is due on the first day of Week 2, reasonable enough, however most will not turn in the assigned research paper. The understanding (which they concur with) is that after the due date all late assignments will be only worth 50% of the grade. Responsible students will always complete the research and aim high in all they do. I believe that I will change my outlook and generousity by changing my criteria in grading.
Students are paying for their education. In a real world situation, if a legal document or instruction is not completed or followed, complications will happen...a person not following instructions could cause others to lose their lives in the medical field. In the legal field, clients could end up being incarcerated because the professional was not being professional. Not completing an assignment should be referenced in this type of scenario.
If a responsible adult is paying for his or her education, the responsible adult needs to accept the responsibility of doing the assignments by the deadline. End of story. They earn the grade by following all of the directions, including the one which informs the student when it is due.
Late assignments are not accepted without proper documentation and dire circumstances
Hi David,
I like the strictness! At my institution we have a similar policy. The first day it is a 10% deduction, the second, third, and fourth day they lose an additional 5 points. After the fourth day a zero is issued.
Patricia
Well, its 20% deduction for each day late. On the 3rd day they have essentially received a failing grade...if they do not hand it in after the 5th day they receive a zero. I do remind them one week out, and even the day before. I think I am going to motivate the students by giving out extra points for "early submittal" of these assignments...hope it works!!!
Hi Kathleen,
Students are paying for the opportunity to learn, however, they must abide by rules, policies, and procedures just as they would have to do on the job. I would allow them to participate even if they don't have their homework, but I would certainly grade them accordingly.
Patricia
how do you justify the fact that students are paying to be in class and you are denying them access to class time because they've chosen not to complete an assignment? I struggle with this all the time. I'd love to tell them that if there homework isn't done they can't participate, but do I really have that right???
Hi David,
How do you go about handling late assignments?
Patricia
Although this may work in some settings, The assignments distributed are creating resumes, cover letters, and interviewing a field meat butcher. I think the motivation is intrinsic when it comes to developing a resume and cover letter. As far as for the butcher paper, this too maybe intrinsic due to our coarse content. I do not know if extrinsic motivation would work in our curriculum setting, so that the students turn in assignments.
I think this is a good idea - especially considering with technology these days most people have access to their e-mail via cellphone.
Hi David,
It has worked really well whenever I make small segments of the assignment due on a particular date in order to reach the final due date.
Patricia
I have an issue with students always using life challenges as excuses why not to do there assignments; I hand out my assignments, and communicate to them clearly when its due. The students have 4 weeks to complete there first assignment, and still some do not complete it. The second assignment is due 1 week later, and still, some do not hand this in...I do not understand what can I do to motivate the students to prioritize to complete the assignments.
I agree Leonardo. While I do accept late assignments, I deduct points for each day it is late, up to 1 week. At the end of the week, they receive a "0". I have not had a late assignment since I implemented this policy except if they are not in class.
In addition to this, I do ask the student to inform me of the reason they were not in class in order to avoid the point deduction. If they have a valid (in my opinion) excuse, they may have to the next class to turn it in without penalty.
