Literacy Not Required
It's been a while since I've posted, and my first post in a while is going to be a gripe. Sorry.
In my line of work our student files are virtual, meaning we don't have any file folders in cabinets. As a result, notes on the student's file are entered into our computer system for anyone in the office to read. This is supposed to be helpful, in the event that more than one person talks or emails with a student.
However, I've come to learn, that reading notes has become unnecessary (if not impossible) for some people, and they would prefer to just ask questions that already have answers staring them in the face. Now perhaps if the notes were confusing, that would be one thing, but I know for a fact that the notes in question were clear.
I think the next round of interviews my office does should involve asking questions and making the candidate look up the answers to see if they are able to read and comprehend, without needing people to read the notes for them.
In my line of work our student files are virtual, meaning we don't have any file folders in cabinets. As a result, notes on the student's file are entered into our computer system for anyone in the office to read. This is supposed to be helpful, in the event that more than one person talks or emails with a student.
However, I've come to learn, that reading notes has become unnecessary (if not impossible) for some people, and they would prefer to just ask questions that already have answers staring them in the face. Now perhaps if the notes were confusing, that would be one thing, but I know for a fact that the notes in question were clear.
I think the next round of interviews my office does should involve asking questions and making the candidate look up the answers to see if they are able to read and comprehend, without needing people to read the notes for them.