Should I Take Attendance?
Trying to make a decision about taking attendance can quickly generate more questions than answers.
- 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 Magna 20 Minute Mentor, Ike Shibley, Ph.D., helps you make effective attendance decisions that do not result in creating a negative perception of you as a teacher.
During this professional development 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:
- Checklists for attendance benefits
- Questions for reflection
- techniques to be used
- Recommended resources
Learning outcomes
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.
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Meet Your Mentor:
 | Ike Shibley, Ph.D. |
Bonus Material:
- Supplemental Materials
- PowerPoint presentation
- PDF transcript
