I liked how this vignette explained the topic of including non-achievement factors in the academic portion of a student's grade. I found myself agreeing with the new teacher that a student's academic grade should not be a guessing game on if they are achieving the curriculum or not. I say this because I can see both sides to this. On one hand you may have a student who is academically sound but is getting low grades due to the non-achievement factors being added to their mark. On the other hand you may have a student who is struggling with the curriculum but gets a better mark because they are always on time and listen well in class. I find that the topic of making sure that non-achievement factors are separate from the reporting on learning outcome mastery is becoming clearer as I go. I can see why a teacher should not combine them and why that is not fair to the student.
I think it is important to have go work habits and that is what will make you successful in life. I think that if you are just an "average" student then there is just as go a chance for you to be successful as an "above average" student. In my classes this year I have heard how it is the work ethic and other skills that employers are looking for more so then a student at the top of their class. I think this is because there is a change in the work force and how it is set up. So skills in non-achievement areas are just as important as being able to meet curriculum standards. There are many habits which I value. Cooperation and participation are two that I feel are very important. Others that feel are important and rank high is the ability to be responsible and take responsibility for yourself. So homework completion, being on time and respecting others ranks high for me too.
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