or more of their courses. Students feel they are behind their peers. Part
of our work is to re-build their confidence so they see themselves as
competent learners. Preparing them for certification, in courses like our
CISCO networking course, C++ Programming, etc. restores their perception of
being able to learn.
Having taught in a community college, I've dealt with some of the same
issues and types of students. That self-confidence issue is critical, so yes,
I can see your point. I was referring to a more typical IT admin gaining
certification and how the industry increasingly sees certs as equivalent to a
degree. Ignoring this "special circumstance," I still think that trend is a
bad one.