31 March 2009
Back to original class structure
Last week we discussed the possibility of changing the class structure by splitting it up into two smaller groups. Unfortunately this will not be possible as I will be away during May and the person taking my classes would not be available to do both groups. So we will stick to the original structure for the time being.
Reflection on class
I have been reflecting on the comments made by Jenna and I would like to reiterate some of the points I made last week. I think Jenna is right in saying that I could have handled the issue of lateness by addressing the whole class at the end. As I said, I did not mean to single anyone or any one group out, so I do apologise for having addressed only some of the late comers. In hindsight it would have been better to do so at the end.
However, as we are training you for industry we do need to apply some basic rules about how and when we meet. I fully realise sometimes we are late, and it is totally out of our control. In those cases it is enough to just apologise for the lateness as you come into class. But you are about to enter a fairly competetive industry where being late for appointments might lose you clients - which is why it is important to have these structures in place.
The other point made about 'favouritisms' is a serious one as myself and all teachers at CIT have a very clear mandate to be fair. Since we are not robots we will obviously engage with every individual differently, but that does not mean that there are favourites or better treatments at assessment. If you do feel this is the case you can speak to our Education Manager, Penny Boyer or a CITSA representative and they will investigate further.
However, as we are training you for industry we do need to apply some basic rules about how and when we meet. I fully realise sometimes we are late, and it is totally out of our control. In those cases it is enough to just apologise for the lateness as you come into class. But you are about to enter a fairly competetive industry where being late for appointments might lose you clients - which is why it is important to have these structures in place.
The other point made about 'favouritisms' is a serious one as myself and all teachers at CIT have a very clear mandate to be fair. Since we are not robots we will obviously engage with every individual differently, but that does not mean that there are favourites or better treatments at assessment. If you do feel this is the case you can speak to our Education Manager, Penny Boyer or a CITSA representative and they will investigate further.
03 March 2009
Links to OUR CLASS
Last week I sent you all an email on how we want your individual blogs named and structured so we can find you and all your classes. Once this is completed by everyone I will add the linked list to our class. Please follow the instructions and if you have questions ask me soon.
Tonight you will be preparing the group presentations for next week.
Tonight you will be preparing the group presentations for next week.
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