Dealing with Late Arrivals in the Classroom

D.

The best course of action in this scenario would be option D, which is to begin class on time and privately talk with the learners who were late.

Here's why:

Option A: Starting the class and thanking the learners for joining the class as they arrive late may seem like a polite gesture, but it does not address the issue of learners not following the class policy of being on time. Moreover, it might encourage learners to continue being late as they might not be held accountable for their tardiness.

Option B: Waiting to start the class until all learners have arrived may seem like a good way to avoid disrupting the class or having to repeat the information for the late learners. However, this option rewards the learners who arrive late by holding up the rest of the class and gives the impression that being late is acceptable behavior.

Option C: Reminding the learners of all the class policies is a good step, but it does not address the specific issue of learners being late. Furthermore, reminding the learners who were on time of the rules might feel like a punishment to them.

Option D: Beginning class on time and privately talking with the learners who were late is the best course of action. This approach allows the instructor to acknowledge the importance of being on time and to communicate the expectation that this behavior is mandatory. The private conversation will also give the instructor the opportunity to understand why the learners were late and address any concerns they may have, while ensuring that the rest of the class is not disrupted.

In summary, the best course of action for the instructor to take when faced with learners who are late is to begin the class on time and have a private conversation with the learners who were late to understand why and to reinforce the importance of being on time.