This is a tricky issue, because we want students to be responsible, meet deadlines and attend classes. However, all of the challenges our adult learners deal with, such as financial troubles, childcare, illness, car trouble, unanticipated work shifts, court dates, and military service can interrupt good intentions. What is our role as teacher? Should we take a hard line and not allow for work to be handed in late or tests to be taken later? How is taking a hard line consistent with the empathy we should have for our students? I struggle with this… >>>
