…of a standard syllabus, I also add welcoming elements. I always begin my syllabus with an inclusive and inspirational quote. I incorporate graphs and charts to clarify grading. Instead of…
…do have something that students see before the start of the semester that can grab their attention, set the tone, and get them excited about entering the class…your syllabus! Students…
…higher education instructors The Syllabus as a Classroom Management Tool “If you ask me to pick the single most critical issue that new instructors should focus on, it would be…
In yesterday’s post I provided tips on how to use the syllabus to build student engagement. In this article I offer some suggestions on how to get students involved in…
…blueprint for reaching the established goals. Cullen and Harris have developed a rubric-based system which allows departments to use course syllabi for this purpose. Using the Syllabus Assessment Matrix (SAM)…
…reply that, as stated in the syllabus, there are no make-up exams. You also remind him of his spotty attendance record. He becomes angry, knocks your papers off the front…
…be the community organization’s role in evaluating students’ performance at the service site? Step V: Develop the syllabus. Prepare a draft syllabus detailing rationale for service-learning, students’ roles and responsibilities,…
…the mechanical question of what goes on a syllabus—it’s a pragmatic question and often needs to be answered in a hurry. But syllabus construction is not just about what happens…
