Setting up the expectations
I find that setting the expectations at the beginning of the course detailing how I deal with late work helps. I also do my best to post grades promptly and enter "0" for items not turned in so they can immediately see their grades dropping from missed works. Usually this will get their attention enough to motivate them to turn in the additional assignments!
I would agree that setting expectations early helps but I also reinforce those expectations on a daily basis. It seems to reaffirm the seriousness of the course and how it relates to the real world.
Hi Scott,
I concur! Expectations must be of high standard daily as well as the enforcement of rules, policies, and procedures.
Patricia Scales
I like to set up my expectations on the first day. The other way that really helps in culinary school is my demo's. They get to see how to be organized and see and taste the end result which gives them something to work for when they are in production.
Hi Kristin,
It is important to establish rules, policies, procedures, etc. on Day 1 so that students know exactly what is expected of them.
Patricia Scales
I think setting expectations early and often is really important. Getting the grading information to the student quickly also seems really important. What happens if the student says they turned in the assignment and you don't have it? Any suggestions to make sure you have all the papers?
Hi Linda,
I never allow students to give me papers in my hands or just lay papers on the desk. I have a folder labeled for each specific assignment, and the assignment must be placed in the specified folder. I do a quick inventory of the folder before leaving class, and jot names down of missing assignments. I then let the students know right then or the next class meeting that their assignment was not in the folder. Most (99%) of the time the student will say I did not turn it in.
Patricia Scales
