What are your thoughts on the proposals to make class attendance optional？

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Your professor is teaching a class on eduction. Write a post responding to the professor's question. In your response, you should
· express and support your personal opinion
· make a contribution to the discussion in your own words
An effective response will contain at least 100 words. You have ten minutes to write.

Doctor Achebe

Next, we'll be discussing the future of higher education, focusing on proposals for making postsecondary education (education after high school) more efficient and more accessible. One such proposal is to make class attendance optional. For instance, under an optional-attendance policy, university students could choose not to attend classes but instead study the course materials and acquire the knowledge on their own time. Their grade would then be based entirely on exams or papers. What are your thoughts on this approach?

Claire

I like the idea of optional attendance. University students have a lot going on, and sometimes it's difficult to make it to class. As long as students are held accountable for the information they're supposed to learn, I don't see why they should have to attend every class session, especially for classes that meet multiple times a week.

Andrew

I have to disagree with Claire. I think that class attendance policies foster another important kind of accountability. They teach discipline and responsibility. Many of the jobs that university or trade school students will pursue after graduation have their own attendance policies, so students should see class attendance as good preparation for entering the workforce.

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In my view, mandating university students to attend classes is essential. This view is consistent with Andrew’s argument that such a requirement fosters discipline and responsibility among students. I also believe that regular class attendance opens doors for networking and building meaningful relationships. When students attend classes, they get the chance to engage with their professors, gaining insights and mentorship that extend beyond the curriculum. Moreover, being present in class enables students to form connections with their peers, who might become their future colleagues or partners in their academic pursuits. These connections are often crucial in one's professional journey.
Although Claire suggested that it's not necessary to attend every class if students keep up with their coursework, she overlooks the fact that scheduled classes provide a structured setting that promotes discipline and establishes consistent study routines. Conversely, allowing optional attendance can lead to procrastination, adversely affecting students' academic results.
In summary, it is imperative for university students to be required to attend classes.
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