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WHAT IS CONSIDERED A COMPELLING REASON FOR A STUDENT TO HAND IN LATE ASSIGNMENTS?
Hi Micheal,
Set one standard for all! You really get from students what you expect! In the workplace there is generally one rule for all!!
Patricia Scales
yes should you be strict or be flexable in this I will set a date and some of my slower students
will need a extra day and I give it to them is that bad ? or sould I be more strict
Hi Sonny,
I like it because in the real world not meeting deadlines is totally unacceptable.
Patricia Scales
I have yet to use a point reduction scale for late assignments. To date, we have always used a “no†late assignment policy with students. “Noâ€, in quotes, as extenuating circumstances reviewed on an individual basis may grant an exception. I would be concerned with a point reduction scale that apathetic students with take a few extra days to submit assignments knowing that they would still receive a majority of points.
I like the idea of sharing the Excuses poem.
Hi Michael,
I know as instructors most of us have very big hearts. Your heart really goes out to a student as such. I often think though in the real world, business will go on as usual and this type of employee's stay will be short lived.
Patricia Scales
I agree. When you have a student that has a serious medical problem but is still struggling to keep up, it's very hard to penalize.
Mike Conway
Hi Angela,
I love that poem, and it is such a great idea to share with students. No one wants to hear excuses!
Patricia Scales
On the first day of class along with the sylabus I always give a copy of the poem "Excuses". I remind them that they are paying for their education and do not waste their money.
Hi Michael,
I too am known as a tough instructor. I give it to my students straight with no chaser! Students need to know that excuses are not going to fly in the real world. Let's prepare our students to be successful in the real world.
Patricia Scales
I agree that students need to provide legitimate documentation for late assignments. News travels fast among the students, and if one student "gets away" with handing in work when they feel like it, others will quickly test that procedure as well. I'm known as a tough instructor, but I spend a bit of time each day explaining how things work in the real world. While some students get discouraged, they at least see that paychecks don't always come as a result of their misconceptions.
Hi Carolyn,
Fairness is key! I only accept late work in extenuating circumstances with documentation.
Patricia Scales
It is must easier to not accept late or missed assignments. It's consistent with the syllabus and creates a sense of fairness with everyone in the classroom.
Hi Dorothy,
I understand your empathy and sympathy for your students. It is heartbreaking, but we must enforce all rules to all students.
Patricia Scales
I totally identify with pondering this, however ultimately our students have to be prepared to produce excellent work within the allotted time and learn time management skills to ensure that it happens. It still breaks my heart, only slightly when a student who strives for excellence has a really bad incident occur and misses some key assignments, but has for the most part maintained an A average.
Hi Shiwani,
Email is great! When in doubt, email the instructor for clarity--excuses are not acceptable.
Patricia Scales
Hi Shelia,
I agree to this partially. But if a student really has a doubt, and still wish to submit his/her assignment on the due date, he/she can email the instructor to clarify his/her doubt(s). And I am sure all the instructors check their school/college emails regularly.
Shiwani Moghe
Hi Christine,
Great policy to have! This policy certainly prepares the student for the real world.
Patricia Scales
We do not accept any late assignments. If a student is absent from class, assignments can be sent electronically.
Hi Althea,
I agree! Have the rule of no late work and enforce it; if a student breaks their own neck then that is on them.
Patricia Scales