Attendance at the recitations isn't part of the grade. It's expected that they attend, but since I don't take attendance there, there's no way to enforce that.
Oh, look at the pretties!
Kaylee ,'Shindig'
Spike's Bitches 38: Well, This Is Just...Neat.
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Hil R. - Oct 19, 2007 5:41:47 am PDT #433 of 10002
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
SuziQ - Oct 19, 2007 5:44:53 am PDT #434 of 10002
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
See, I'd just tell her it is her choice, you can't promise her grade either way. Let her see where the chips fall.
Sparky1 - Oct 19, 2007 5:51:03 am PDT #435 of 10002
Librarian Warlord
I agree with Suzi. However, if there is something involved that could affect the grade, mention it as something she'll need to consider in her decision, e.g., "class participation has in the past been a factor considered when grading", esp. if you have to grade on a curve. I've always had to grade on a curve, and even though I didn't give specific points for participation, etc., I made sure they knew these were the things I turned to when I had to make the decision between who got an A and who got a B when the raw numbers made it too close to call.
SuziQ - Oct 19, 2007 5:58:48 am PDT #436 of 10002
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
See, this is why I would not be a good teacher.
I want to thank everyone for all the congrats regarding school. Completion may involve taking that last class after all. I think my adviser jumped the gun when she said the class in question was transferrable - so I'm waiting to hear back from her. My happiness has been deflated, but I'm still close to the end...(I keep reminding myself).
The only rollercoasters I like are in amusement parks. This real life shit - sucks.
Pix - Oct 19, 2007 6:07:16 am PDT #437 of 10002
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
Oh, Suzi. I'm sorry hon. You're right; this really has been a rollercoaster for you. I'm still excited and proud of you, though. You've worked really hard, and you ARE going to finish this degree.
See, this is why I would not be a good teacher.Except that I would say the same thing. I agree the student was rude and that you should let the prof know in case there is some participation grade, but I tend to be pretty laissez faire about college students' academic choices. If she's arrogant enough to think she can skip the recitation and still do well, so be it.
I finished ALL of the in-class essays last night! I'm very proud of myself. Now I need to copy all of them for my files, stick the originals with progress report in the student mailboxes, and prep/copy for the day.
Here I go.
No, really.
Tom Scola - Oct 19, 2007 6:10:26 am PDT #438 of 10002
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
I would tell the student that it's not my fault if she isn't learning from me. If I'm not being clear, then she should obviously be asking more questions in class.
Pix - Oct 19, 2007 6:15:13 am PDT #439 of 10002
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
You know what this fruit cup needs? Less melon and more good fruit.
Daisy Jane - Oct 19, 2007 6:17:01 am PDT #440 of 10002
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
Keeping my fingers crossed for you Suzi!
Tom Scola - Oct 19, 2007 6:17:25 am PDT #441 of 10002
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
Semi-ripened cantaloupe is the styrofoam packing material of fruit.
SuziQ - Oct 19, 2007 6:19:07 am PDT #442 of 10002
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Oh, and in utterly random and strange news...
I've been doing these IV iron treatments to deal with my anemia cause my Ferritin levels have been way low. It has been interesting watching it climb week by week. Well, in the last week - since I noted it was "fantastic", the level doubled and now I'm in the high range. WTF. Body chemistry is weird.
So, no more iron for a while. Yay. Odd, but yay!