Triad D Seminar
Spring 2018
Learning and Engagement
ATTENDANCE- 15%
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It is vital that you attend every class. There is nothing that we will do in here that is not important to your success in this learning community. To encourage attendance, I will be taking attendance every time we meet. Leaving early, coming in late, or refusing to participate in in-class work may result in the loss of points.
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PARTICIPATION-15%
To earn daily, in-class seminar points, you must be on time, come to class prepared, participate in all class activities, and remain in class for the entire period. The seminar course, by its very structure, requires students to be present and engaged in course material and discussions. Students will have several in-class and online assignments that comprise their final participation grade. This grade will be at the discretion of the professor of record based on class engagement.
PARTICIPATION AND ATTENDANCE-30% There is nothing that we will do in class that is not important to your overall success in Triad D; therefore, attendance is imperative. Missing class will affect your grade, as will not being prepared or not participating in a meaningful way. Students are expected to contribute to class discussions and to compose thoughtful short assignments. To encourage attendance, individual and group exercises will be assigned during class meeting through which I will evaluate your performance and engagement. Simply being present in class will not earn you full points for the day. I will take into account participation, preparedness, and promptness when assigning participation grades. In addition, any disruptive behavior or use of electronic devices (including any use of laptops, cell phones and/or portable music devices) will be noted, resulting in a deduction of daily participation points. I reserve the right to award daily or average points to students who continually surpass classroom expectations. I also reserve the right to deduct daily or average points from students who consistently lack engagement or disregard classroom rules. You are only allowed 2 free absences! After your 2nd absence, your overall grade will be affected.