Suzanne,  I was also faced with this issue at a union shop several years
ago.  I was successful incorporating homework and additional instructional
and lab material into the course by extending the course time.  I allotted
time for in-class study sessions (homework).  These classes took 60 to 80
hours depending on the type of additional training that was required.  The
study sessions included groups of 3 to 5 people that asked each other
questions.  I still use this method for some courses and feel it has proven
to be very effective in helping students to learn and retain the material.
These sessions promote questions that just aren't asked during a normal
class.

Even 1 extra day would give them 7 hours (8 - breaks) or so, of homework
time in class.


-----Original Message-----
From: Suzanne Foulkes [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2001 1:26 PM
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Subject: [TRAINERNET] IPC610 Training


I would like to know how other Instructors handle homework. Do you
include this time in part of your hours for the course or do you have
them do it at home. In these economic times I am looking for ideas on
how to cut overtime costs. I taught the class last week and my
management was not to happy about sending them home with homework. How
do other company's handle the pay for the homework? Do you pay them if
so at what rate.

Suzanne Foulkes
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