Roberta Worm

I believe being candid with a student would be to discuss aspects of the students grades, conduct, growth, etc in a forthright manner. It is important to be fair, consistent and not to sugar-coat discussion with the student. You must lay out the parameters for the course and not deviate from those parameters. To be candid is to be straightforward. Therefore, being straightforward with the syllabus would be beneficial to all students.

Being creditable is to have honor or reputation. An instructor should bring these qualities to their teaching style. If the student does not perceive the instructor to be creditable in their field why would believe what that instructor had to say? Students deserve to have instructors who are creditable and candid.

Thanks for the question!

Jill Day

I agree being fair and consistent yet knowing that people will forget and be set in a pattern of bad behavior if personal habbits are not up to par. I agree sugar coating is not a good thing. Being truthful yet tactful when explaining why smelling like smoke or using slang may offernd a person can sometimes be difficlut if todays 20-somethings are not accustom to please and thank you not to mention bathing!

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Hi Jill,
You use a key word in your comments as they relate to working with students---tact. Instructors need to have tact when they work with students as it relates to the soft or career skills. These skills being how they dress, speak and conduct themselves. Helping them to present themselves as professionals. For many students learning this is a very steep learning curve.
Gary