Should College Professors Consider Student Absences When Determining Grades?
When this question was posed in a newsletter of the National Education Organization, two teachers took aim from different viewpoints.
Gregg Jozwik, an instructor at Waukesh County Technical College in Wisconsin, says "Yes." Because participatory learning produces positive earning outcomes, Jozwik believes requires attendance. He believes that students will focus on what the teacher thinks is of value. Considering attendance as part of students grades reinforces its importance.
Jim Petersen, an instructor at Walla Walla Community College in the state of Washington says "No." Since students attend college voluntarily and are adults, attendance shoud be expected, but not required. He agrees that good attendance correlates positively with higher information and grades, he doesn't think the teach should impose it on students. Instead, instructors should encourage regular attendance by making their classes as interesting as possible.
What do you think?
Labels: attendance, college grades
posted by Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D. @ 5:13 PM
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