All ED 272 Residents will be meeting VIRTUALLY for the remainder of the term.

Managing Course Work

Managing course work successfully requires knowledge of the course attendance and engagement policy, assignment completion, and how to balance coursework and placement responsibilities.

See below for details on each!

Course Attendance and Engagement Policy

Attendance & engagement (including Canvas) are mandatory.

Create a schedule to engage with the course on a regular basis
Plan to arrive to class on time and prepared to fully participate
- Camera on and in a appropriate location (ex: not in transit)

If there is an unavoidable absence, communicate with the course instructor; more than 1 absence/lack of consistent course engagement will result in committee review and the possible need to retake the course.
- Any attendance emergencies, please contact your faculty member & director.

See the full attendance policy here.

Assignment Completion

All assignments are due on time. Please carefully plan time for assignments.

In the event (extenuating circumstance) that you need, you must request an extension from your instructor. We work to support students who may need more time and please know that extension timelines must be considerate of faculty’s schedules and are at their discretion.

Balance Coursework and Placement Responsibilities

Discuss your schedule with your mentor teacher and director to ensure a balance between coursework and placement responsibilities.
Hybrid courses necessitate managing different formats (explained below).

- Asynchronous virtual
- Synchronous virtual
- In-person

Asynchronous Coursework

You need to schedule a regular time to engage with Canvas and the course.

Benefits:

Set a time to do work that works for you!
Flexibility

Potential challenges:

Without a set time, this work can be delayed
Items with more pressing due dates can take priority
Snowballing & last minute stress

Synchronous Virtual Course Sessions

You engage in virtual class sessions at a set class time and be prepared to fully participate.

Not in the car (or in transit)
Camera is on (unless otherwise worked out with instructor)

Benefits:

A set time supports the learning cadence and support!
Time learning in collaboration with faculty & residents
You pick a supportive learning location

Potential challenges:

Ensure a place conducive to virtual learning
Plan for travel ahead of time so you are at your learning location to start class

In-person Course Sessions

You attend & engage in in-person class sessions at a set class time and location.

Benefits:

A set time supports the learning cadence!
Time learning in collaboration with faculty & residents
Learning in community allows for specific practice-based learning opportunities

Potential challenges:

Plan ahead for travel ahead of time so you are at your learning location to start class

Point of Contact for Complaints or Grievances

If you encounter any issues or complaints during your classes (or otherwise), please reach out directly to your instructor, who also serves as your Alder Representative. They are here to support you. Please keep in mind that most classroom issues can typically be resolved with your instructor's assistance.

However, if you find that your concerns cannot be addressed through your instructor or your director, please utilize the resident reporting form. This will help ensure that your concerns are addressed promptly and effectively. Thank you for your cooperation!

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