Attendance and assessing participation
If there are any attendance or participation requirements they must be prescribed in the relevant subject outline. Students who do not meet the minimum attendance or participation requirements can be refused permission to attempt or be considered for assessment. This can result in the student receiving a "Fail" for that subject. There are provisions in the university rules for making alternative arrangements for circumstances outside of the student's control. Academics should note that Rule 3.8 does not provide them with the option of reduce a student's grade or mark as a result of poor attendance or participation.
Recording Attendance
Where attendance is a requirement of a subject, a record will need to be kept.
Assessing Participation
There are times when it is appropriate to assess participation. Contributions to group work and workplace placements are two examples common in universities. In cases where participation is being assessed, appropriate performance criteria and standards that can be observed in the classroom will need to be set. Common goals would be for students to demonstrate that they can work co-operatively, behave ethically, assess & evaluate information or provide helpful feedback. Students will also need to receive formative feedback on their performance in this area.