Seems that students have alot going on and lose track of their progress, success, they don't seek help until it is to late, then they get frightened and they think it is to late for help. Instructors really to keep an eye, hear what is being said and talk to all about the tutoring being offered, counseling, mentors. We want them to go far with all they have invested towards their future.Great subject to read and refer to in future.
At our school, we reach out to students when we notice they missed one day of class, by calling them, and e-mailing them. At midterm progress reports are then given out to our students and we get to see those who are at risk and get with the student one on one to see how we can help them out.
If we are having a situation with a particular student we have a conversation with them, document discussion on a student advisement form, have the student sign the form (just to verify that the discussion happened, what the situation is, and what the plan for resolution is), and then document in campus vue. If the student continues the particular action then we follow the student academic catalog as to what the next step is depending on what they are doing. The catalog is our and the students' guidelines to everything.
I think this is a good idea. We use Engrade at our school for this, however, I would like to see an integrated system.
Written advisement is done and students signed. The students rarely attend tutoring as advised and continues to be advised based on the policy to advise based on each failed exam.
Each faculty member is responible for carefully assessing student success and intervening before the student fails. This is done with academic advising meetings, all at risk students that have been advised are also monitored by the program directors to ensure everything is being done to help the student succeed.
My institution has a similar practice. A verbal advisement is given and if there is further decline a written advisement is given. If there is no improvement the student is then seen by the program director and further action is taken.
Our school has a very similar policy. Instructor are encouraged to handle all situations in the classroom, first. However, the Director of Education and School Director are always involved and ready to step in when needed.
When more than 10% of a class is missed, the student is on attendance probation. They have a weekly meeting with the instructor to review attendance. Missing assignments or lower grades can be discussed as well.
They can check on their grades online whenever they like. I get homework back to them almost always in 24 hrs - if not they know the reason why (even if I just tell them I'm sorry I don't have the work graded because I had a crazy day!).
After the midterm, each student is met with privately for advising - done again after the final.
For my program, group and private tutoring hours are on the schedule and frequently announced/encouraged. If a student has missed or had a low grade, advising can be mandatory as part of an action plan.
At the facility I am employed, we address academic errosion by presenting students with special certificates and pins(for outstanding behavior, grades or attendance). We present them in front of the class and applaud the recipient. This has worked quite well in my class.
We also use a portal system and I personally update my grades on a nightly basis to let the students check their progress. I am the last class before they graduate so I feel it is necessary for them to have access to their progress at all times.
I would like to add to that comment. Every several days I talk to my classes as a whole and ask them if they have any concerns and anything they would like to talk about. If I feel there is a particular student that is shy or withdrawn, I will talk to them alone and be a little probative until I get the student to reveal problems to me that I might be albe to help them with, or send them to someone who can be of help to them. It is so important to keep track of our students.
We have an agreed upon departmental rule of having at least one active learning activity per class. This seems to help keep students engaged.
My scholl monitors students' perfornance and we identify promptly students academic problems.
The instructor along with concerned authorities work with the students find the issues at center of the performance change. Discussing and listening will provide usuaaly clues as for to proceed further.
One of the clues that alert instructor and help identify some at risk students, is when their academic performances start to drop, as compared to what their prior performances.
In my institution, we monitor each student's performance, and make sure that the student and the competent authorities are informed.
The first action will to recognize the facts and start with tutoring and mentoring to bring back the students to a better academic performance.
This first if not successful because of seriousness of the students issues, others intervention strategies will be considered.
Connecting with our students is our first step.
A specific guideline for advising students is followed to intervene to address academic erosion and academic stagnation. A verbal discussion occurs initially. Then if an additional conversation takes place, then a written advising is administered to address concerns. If continual disobedience occurs, then the advising with follow a chain of command.
We have begun posting a "resource" bulletin board in both lab & lecture classrooms. The information includes instructor & key admin person contact information-phone & e-mail. I plan to add information on the resources our school provides, i.e. tutoring,resume writing,everyday financial counseling , test taking skills,employment fairs, etc. I believe reviewing these resources will show students their available & we care.
We have almost all of the strategies in place like advisement for failing grades and midterm reports and tutoring of students at risk. We do have a protal system for students to monitor their grades. We also have mandatory tutoring for students who fail a test or quiz.
Every week following exams and quizes the lesson summary is pulled. Each student is made aware of where they stand grade wise. Students enjoys the challenge of doing better week after week.
