The instructor reserves the right to meet with any students whose absences are affecting their progress in class or to notify the Dean of Students Office regarding absences. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class. If you are not present then, you will be marked absent. As social workers or other helping people, it is important that you be able to speak out to advocate for clients and to address issues. A silent worker can do little to impact on policy.
Participation is also important for sharing and discussion of ideas in class.
However, the quality of participation is also important. Just talking is not effective participation. Sharing and debating ideas and offering solutions are important components of participation. All assignments including essay tests and papers will be graded according to this point system. Objectives and grading criteria for such assignments will be made clear well in advance of the due date or exam.