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[kodiakchicken]

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There is something wrong in a world where it's viewed as acceptable to shirk responsibility in order to celebrate a game. I know some people are rabid about their sports, but would the world collapse if baseball no longer existed? No. But a lot of people would be hurt if doctors stopped coming to work, teachers stopped teaching, etc.

Jbowyer, I'm not attacking you at all (just in case you think so). I just think that this is a great opportunity to show those students that there is a whole lot more in life to be responsible for and proud of than a game.

 

[silkiechicken]

mom'sfolly :

I agree with silkie. If you feel you must offer an opportunity for extra credit, it should be offered to all the students. Those who worked hard should have the additional reward offer as well. If you allow them to retest for some reason, there should be a maximum grade allowed i.e. 100% on the retake is a B not an A.

If you allow the poor planners a do-over, you punish those who had the foresight to do things right the first time.

If I studied, did well, I sure as know I wouldn't want even the option to do extra credit, since then I'd feel that I would have to do it to keep the edge on the class.

Why should there be extra credit available at all if those prepared don't need it. Why should I have to do more work in addition to the work I already did to do well the first time around?

If any thing, those who did well should get what ever extra credit points offered to the slackers for free, which would end the end negate even giving extra credit.

My generation of kids are lazy!!! Although, less so the more you progress in the system.​

 

[I have WHAT in my yard?]

OK all I told 'em - I told 'em that employers did not give extra credit and that they made their choices they could live with them.

I am a little less popular than I was, but at heart I was always inclined to say forget it because it isn't fair to those who did do the work.

My extra credits usually involve duty! They have to work with the disabled students center for a day and see what hardship is really like.

 

[CityGirlintheCountry]

My students get the "you are all grownups" speech at the beginning of the semester. From that point on the responsibility is all theirs. When they come begging that they MUST turn in a project late or they do poorly on a test, I just shrug. "Oh, I'm sorry. Did you not READ the syllabus? Were you not listening on the first day of class? Did you not look over teh lovely calendar I worked long and hard to make for you?"
I was really, really nice the first year and then it all changed. When I let them slide on due dates they all did. Now that I no longer accept late work for any reason, they turn their work in on time. Those that don't take a zero and have to work harder on everything else. Or they fail the class. Truthfully I don't feel all that bad for them. It's not that hard a class! As others have said, the real world is waiting and there are usually no "do overs" in the real world. Better to prepare them for this in a safe environment.
Just my 2 cents...

 

[Laskaland]

Offer them extra credit for community service, like say... cleaning up the chicken coop?

I used to teach too. No way would I give them a do-over, but I migt consider something like I said above... Old folks like to get visitors at the nursing home, day cares can always use extra help- humane society??

Something you don;t have to grade, but helps the community!

Christina

 

[orcasislandchickens]

Extra credit? I hope you jest. This is college. The good ones planned their time did their work, and if they missed a couple of points they will survive. The flakes, if they flaked? Well, better to find out now they might be better off spending their time (and money) elsewhere. There will always be a party, and life is not just about what you go after it is also about what you give up. It is called setting priorities.

Not everyone that enters the great hallowed halls, leaves with a degree, and INMHO we should not be handingout professional certifications as a booby prize for hanging around for 4 years. My first child was born mid Septermber (years ago, well many years ago) I missed one chemistry lab, one physics lab, and an english class. Of course I was a pretty serious student, and it was not my most brilliant term.