Strict adherence to assignments and home work deadlines
Strict execution of assigmrnt and home work deadlines and punishments keep students on track and esure nobody is left behind.
I tend to start my assignments off as fairly easy to complete on-time. It allows the students to gradually get used to the class and not fall behind. Don't confuse the students by having intricate assignments that are not clearly understood. Once the student gets the hang of the class and the methods being used, a better rate of completion will result with more difficult tasks.
A teacher's state of strictly enforcing due dates/deadlines for completion of assignments determines how seriously he or she takes the education being provided. A teacher is a behavior modifier for the students….and so strictly enforcing deadlines modify procrastinators.
Hi Alisa,
Wow, they have caring classmates! I know some instructors that do not allow make quizzes, and their attendance is impeccable.
Patricia
Hi Van,
You always run that risk. That is why, you must follow the old saying, what is good for the goose is good for the ganda.
Patricia
Interesting experiment. I think it would be difficult to vote against allowing other students to make it up knowing it might get back to them.
I recently had 5 students absent for a quiz, none of whom contacted me prior to class to make arrangement. Not only was a project due that day, there was also a quiz scheduled. As an experiment, I allowed the students who were there to vote on whether or not their classmates should be allowed to make-up the quiz the next day when they came back. I was shocked that they unanimously voted yes! I only offered partial credit to those that took it a day late, but it was an interesting experiment.
Hi Keri,
Instructors should always make sure to follow up on assignments/homework. You have many students that are making great sacrifices to gain a higher education, and they should be given credit for all that they do.
Patricia
It also lets you know which students are actually serious about the class. It is tremendously unfair to the other students who are actualy working diligently to complete assignments and holding themselves accountable for their own educational success.
I feel keeping a deadline helps student prepare for the work place. I allow students 1 week to turn in an assignment with a point deduction. This gives them a little bit of time in case they maybe had a computer issue. After one week, I do not accept the assignment.
Hi Cynthia,
It has to be an exentuating situation before I would even think about bending the policy, such as death, hospitalization, etc. Policies are made to be followed, otherwise what good are they?
Patricia
I am sorry I didn't adress any questions in refernce to this topic. I do have a feCould you give me an example of when it would be appropriate to not be strict with the policy around when work is due?
Can someone else give evidence to why it would be ok to allow for a deadline to be missed? Can someone else give evidence to why they feel it is best to not wavier on p;ocy?
It is my belief that if an assignment is given then importance should be placed on the deadline inwhich it is to be turned in. It shows committment, follow thru and value to the students when they have a by when things are to be tuned in. Exceptions to this rule allow for those that procrastinate to procratinate and this lends itself to poor skills development. I teach in the Health Care arena and deadlines can be the difference between life or death. If assignment due dates aren't taken serious the student may not take life issues or helath care issues serious and this can become very serious. Part of teaching to me is teaching the main 3 principals that life is built on or not. Keeping your word, Integrity and Possibilities.
