Should I Take Attendance?
Program includes a CD with the video presentation, plus supplemental materials, PowerPoint slides, and complete transcript • $99
Trying to make a decision about taking attendance can quickly generate more questions than answers. These questions can include:
- How does a teacher decide on what kind of policy to adopt?
- Should attendance be a factor in grading?
- And how does one implement taking attendance without creating the perception of having become a truancy officer?
In this program, Dr. Ike Shibley will discuss how to make effective attendance decisions that do not result in creating a negative perception of you as a teacher.
During this 20 minute program, you will:
- Consider key questions to address in making decisions about taking attendance.
- Explore giving students a reason to come to class rather than forcing them to attend as a result of draconian attendance policies.
- Learn different techniques for taking attendance that won’t be viewed negatively by students.
The program also includes supplemental materials that feature checklists for attendance benefits, questions for reflection, techniques to be used and recommended resources.
Learning outcomes
At the conclusion of this program, you will:
- Be able to implement creative ways to take attendance without having an attendance policy.
- Understand how to place attendance points in the context of course grading policy.
- Be able to examine goals for each course to determine if attendance should be part of a grading policy.
Should I Take Attendance? • CD • $99
This Magna 20 Minute Mentor includes a CD with the video presentation, supplemental materials, a copy of the PowerPoint slides and the program transcript.
Want to make this program available for your entire campus?
Contact us about a Campus Access License to load the CD onto your institution’s internal web site for unlimited, convenient on-demand access to members of the campus community. The Campus Access License is ideal for for ongoing group or individual training or to build a library of professional development material.
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Dr. Shibley is an Associate Professor of Chemistry and the Life Science Coordinator at Penn State University. Dr. Shibley teaches a variety of courses including general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, nutrition, bioethics and the philosophy of science, and in addition is involved in many other areas of campus life. He is also the winner of the 2009 Eisenhower Award for excellence in teaching.