Attendance
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This outline is taken primarily from Brown's Chronicle of Higher Education (1987, Jan. 28).
Arguments for requiring attendance
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Attendance will be required in positions students hold in the future. |
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A full class generates enthusiasm and discussion |
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Highlights the importance of class material |
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Some research shows that academic success is tied more to class attendance than studying |
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Students are less likely to miss quizzes or hand in homework late |
Arguments against requiring attendance
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Students should learn responsibility on their own instead of attendance being mandated by a professor. |
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Unenthusiastic students who are required to attend class will hold the class back. |
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It is not a big enough problem to make an issue of |
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Taking role takes time out of class material |
Where do you stand on the issue?