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Content tagged: Using the Syllabus

Making the Most of the First Day of Class

Article: Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

The first day of class is an important time. In addition to the usual housekeeping tasks that need to be accomplished, there are other critical functions – not the least ... Read full story »

Using the Syllabus to Create an Engaging Classroom Climate

Article: Monday, August 24th, 2009

It’s important at the beginning of a course for students and their instructor to find out about each other. This exchange of information helps to create classroom climates of respect ... Read full story »

Student-Centered Teaching: The Academic Leader’s Role in Shifting Paradigms

Article: Monday, May 18th, 2009

During the past 10 years or so, higher education institutions have made strides in transitioning from an instructor-centered approach to a learner-centered approach to teaching. These strides, both large and ... Read full story »

Using the Syllabus to Lay Down the Law

Article: Monday, September 1st, 2008

“You will submit three projects.” “I expect regular participation.” “You must attend class.” “Students bear sole responsibility for ensuring that papers…submitted electronically to the professor are received in a timely ... Read full story »

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