I find that if you do not set up a late work policy and make your expectations clear from the get-go, you tend to have more problems later on. You want to be sure that students understand your expectations, and if there are questions, that they ask them up front, to avoid issues later. This will help students begin to better understand the importance of deadlines and how they are very applicable for jobs they may have or may be trying to get.
Absolutely! It is much easier to lighten up on your policies as the quarter progresses than it is to tighten up your requirements for late assignments.
Often students do not read the faculty expectation. It would be great if we could have students confirm that they read the expectations and offered points for doing so.
Nichoe,
Yes, many teachers require an email reply indicating the student has read and accepts the 'terms of the class.' Now, we all know many do not read them immediately and 'intend' to read later. Nevertheless, this removes one more 'excuse' from the subsequent discussions that will ensue when the student fails to comply with class expectations. Ahh! The joys of teaching! ;-]
Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
