To try to find ways to make sure students are actually listening and comprehending. We have an orientation where my entire program is explained in pretty good detail. They also have access to TAs and Aides, if they have questions. Despite this, they still say things like, "I didn't know I was supposed to do that!" They often go away angry in an attempt to blame me when it was clearly their fault since much of the time I know for a fact that it was covered beforehand and or they have written instructions explaining the requirements. It really does underscore the population I work with (adult felons) why they are in prison; usually for not paying attention or not taking responsibility for doing things correctly.
