The Responsible Student

eternity · 04-01-2003, 02:22 PM

The Responsible Student

I have always hoped to encounter an ideal class, a class consisting entirely of motivated, responsible, and dedicated students. Unfortunately, I have never encountered such a class. Many students do not meet my idealistic expectations. Are these student really irrespnsible and not dedicated to the educational process, or are they simply unaware of what is expected of them at the college level? Being the eternal optimisit, I have concluded that the actual problem is that many students really do not understaand what is expected of them, perhaps not only in school but also in the workplace.

Desiring to more fully and clearly explain my expectations, I now include a "Letter to the Student" in my syllabus. This letter not only describes my class room expectations, it also describes workplace expectation o the student. The first semester that I included my letter in the syllabus, I was amazed by the number of students who said this was the first time that an instructor's expectations were so clearly expressed. While this letter may not guarantee the "ideal class," my student are now more aware of my expectations and, as a result, are more willing to try to meet those expectations.

An Open Letter to My Students
Attending college is analogous to being employed. Success on the job is achieved only with hard work and efford. This is also truel of college.

Your emplyer expects you to be on the job everyday and to be on time and prepared to work each day. You are alloweed only a specific number of sick days each year after which your pay is "docked." This is also true of economics class. Regular and prompt attendance is essential, and your "sick" days are limited (see syllabus). Excessive absences wil result in a loss of "pay" (grade).

Meetings are an essential part of the workplace, and everyone is expected to attend regularly and contribute to the discussion. If you miss an excessive number of meetings and / or do not share vital information, your emplyment success is in jeopardy. The same holds true for this class. You are not only expected to attend all of our "meeting," but you are expected to contribute to our discussion and analysis of issues. This requires that you come to each class prepared to discuss the assigned material. Failure to do so will put your success in jeopardy and can result in a reducation in your "salary" (grade).

Your employer requires you to submit all reports on time. Failure to do so will endanger your employer's business and your sucess. The same is true for this class. All "reports" (tests and papers) are due at the scheduled time (see syllabus). If, for a justified reason, you will not be able to meet the time schedule, you must notify me, just as you would contact your emplyer if you needed an extension. However, as in he workplace, such extension do not come without a cost. Extensions result in a decrease in your "salary" (grade).

Performance reviews occur periodically in the workplace, and your employer determines the degree of your success during these reviews. Such is the cas in this class. The "performance reviews" for economics class are quizzes and exams (see syllabus). These reviews require you to show not only your knowledge of the material, but also your ability to use this knowledge in real-world situations. Your "pay" (grade) depends upon the magnitude of your performance.

Joyce C. Bremer, Assistant Professor, Economics.

eternity · 04-01-2003, 02:26 PM

You can share with your comment(s) in here.

This story, I have to write my own opinion which is due by Thurs

DirtyOldMan · 04-03-2003, 01:00 AM

*Calling in sick*

lol

Just kidding.

eternity · 04-03-2003, 10:34 PM

I just finished with this essay. (the article is about the student responsible. What do you think? I just revised it 2-3 times
_______________________

Joyce C. Bremer, an author, who wrote about the responsibility between school and work. She thought most students who are motivated, aggressive, responsible, and attending school. Unfortunatelly, she notice most students did not meet her expectations. Also, she realized that there is a problem because most students were not aware about the expectations set for them and their goal. She wonders if most students are functioning at college level and are they preped? The author decided to wrie about whatthe expectations should be. She gave some examples for students to be aware about expectations. First to help them understand what are the important things to know and do about going into the work environment and attending college at. A job where your supervisor expects you to be on time and be there daily. If you show up late for daily, what do you think supervsor's reaction will be? Your supervisor may not tolerate your action and let you go, because you did not show up on time, similiar to what you did for school. Your grades my go down which has a direct impact on your G.P.A. By not applying yourself in school, you may have to settle for jobs that offer lower salaries.

Opinion: I like what he authr wrote regarding accepting responsibility. It helps the students accept much responsibility because they ill need to et in the habit to be more responsible for their action. For example, I'd prefer to take full responsibility for my actions. It is a fact of life. Do you know what kind of life you will have if you don't archive our goals?

The best way to take responsibility which hey will be impressed if you are doing it like everyday and you will be succeed in the future. By accepting responsibility people will be impressed and respect for you more. Your chances for success in th future will be much improved.

MDCodeRedFreak · 04-03-2003, 11:07 PM

whoo man - long essay

compLicaTed · 04-21-2003, 10:53 PM

i don't think we're interested in teacher essays... lol
boring shit
i'm done wit skool fer now

DoVip · 04-21-2003, 11:08 PM

I didn't read ur post, but I 'm really lazy

04-01-2003, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
eternity :naughty: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,611	The Responsible Student The Responsible Student I have always hoped to encounter an ideal class, a class consisting entirely of motivated, responsible, and dedicated students. Unfortunately, I have never encountered such a class. Many students do not meet my idealistic expectations. Are these student really irrespnsible and not dedicated to the educational process, or are they simply unaware of what is expected of them at the college level? Being the eternal optimisit, I have concluded that the actual problem is that many students really do not understaand what is expected of them, perhaps not only in school but also in the workplace. Desiring to more fully and clearly explain my expectations, I now include a "Letter to the Student" in my syllabus. This letter not only describes my class room expectations, it also describes workplace expectation o the student. The first semester that I included my letter in the syllabus, I was amazed by the number of students who said this was the first time that an instructor's expectations were so clearly expressed. While this letter may not guarantee the "ideal class," my student are now more aware of my expectations and, as a result, are more willing to try to meet those expectations. An Open Letter to My Students Attending college is analogous to being employed. Success on the job is achieved only with hard work and efford. This is also truel of college. Your emplyer expects you to be on the job everyday and to be on time and prepared to work each day. You are alloweed only a specific number of sick days each year after which your pay is "docked." This is also true of economics class. Regular and prompt attendance is essential, and your "sick" days are limited (see syllabus). Excessive absences wil result in a loss of "pay" (grade). Meetings are an essential part of the workplace, and everyone is expected to attend regularly and contribute to the discussion. If you miss an excessive number of meetings and / or do not share vital information, your emplyment success is in jeopardy. The same holds true for this class. You are not only expected to attend all of our "meeting," but you are expected to contribute to our discussion and analysis of issues. This requires that you come to each class prepared to discuss the assigned material. Failure to do so will put your success in jeopardy and can result in a reducation in your "salary" (grade). Your employer requires you to submit all reports on time. Failure to do so will endanger your employer's business and your sucess. The same is true for this class. All "reports" (tests and papers) are due at the scheduled time (see syllabus). If, for a justified reason, you will not be able to meet the time schedule, you must notify me, just as you would contact your emplyer if you needed an extension. However, as in he workplace, such extension do not come without a cost. Extensions result in a decrease in your "salary" (grade). Performance reviews occur periodically in the workplace, and your employer determines the degree of your success during these reviews. Such is the cas in this class. The "performance reviews" for economics class are quizzes and exams (see syllabus). These reviews require you to show not only your knowledge of the material, but also your ability to use this knowledge in real-world situations. Your "pay" (grade) depends upon the magnitude of your performance. Joyce C. Bremer, Assistant Professor, Economics. Last edited by eternity; 04-01-2003 at 02:25 PM.

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04-01-2003, 02:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
eternity :naughty: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,611	You can share with your comment(s) in here. This story, I have to write my own opinion which is due by Thurs

04-03-2003, 01:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
DirtyOldMan is as dirty as ever! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tulip town Posts: 618	Calling in sick lol Just kidding.

04-03-2003, 10:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
eternity :naughty: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,611	I just finished with this essay. (the article is about the student responsible. What do you think? I just revised it 2-3 times _______________________ Joyce C. Bremer, an author, who wrote about the responsibility between school and work. She thought most students who are motivated, aggressive, responsible, and attending school. Unfortunatelly, she notice most students did not meet her expectations. Also, she realized that there is a problem because most students were not aware about the expectations set for them and their goal. She wonders if most students are functioning at college level and are they preped? The author decided to wrie about whatthe expectations should be. She gave some examples for students to be aware about expectations. First to help them understand what are the important things to know and do about going into the work environment and attending college at. A job where your supervisor expects you to be on time and be there daily. If you show up late for daily, what do you think supervsor's reaction will be? Your supervisor may not tolerate your action and let you go, because you did not show up on time, similiar to what you did for school. Your grades my go down which has a direct impact on your G.P.A. By not applying yourself in school, you may have to settle for jobs that offer lower salaries. Opinion: I like what he authr wrote regarding accepting responsibility. It helps the students accept much responsibility because they ill need to et in the habit to be more responsible for their action. For example, I'd prefer to take full responsibility for my actions. It is a fact of life. Do you know what kind of life you will have if you don't archive our goals? The best way to take responsibility which hey will be impressed if you are doing it like everyday and you will be succeed in the future. By accepting responsibility people will be impressed and respect for you more. Your chances for success in th future will be much improved.

04-03-2003, 11:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
MDCodeRedFreak Cherry Rocks ! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In a place where Code Red flows Posts: 1,443	whoo man - long essay

04-21-2003, 10:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
compLicaTed tha hemp goddess Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: o b L i V i o N Posts: 263	i don't think we're interested in teacher essays... lol boring shit i'm done wit skool fer now

04-21-2003, 11:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
DoVip Duy N. Le Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 1,476	I didn't read ur post, but I 'm really lazy