…routines, materials, links to rubrics, etc. A clear description of grading policies in your syllabus A transparent, clear list/description of all assignments and deadlines directly in syllabus Clear verbal and…
…of the syllabus in his courses (and elsewhere) and has become even more convinced that many faculty are using the syllabus in ways that more effectively hinder than promote learning….
…syllabus and one of a more personal nature. The pair has a short period of time to answer both questions. Eifler checks to make sure the syllabus question has been…
…They accept it without actually reading it. Admonitions that “It’s all in the syllabus” do not help. However, just because students choose not to read the class syllabus does not…
For both new and veteran faculty, inheriting a syllabus to teach from is like being blindfolded on a long journey and being told, “Don’t worry, you’ll know it when we…
…classes). Students sit across from each other, each with a copy of the syllabus that they’ve briefly reviewed. Eifler asks two questions: one about something in the syllabus and one…
…via a welcome video. A good practice is to introduce yourself to students before introducing them to the course syllabus. Use the welcome video to show your personality and passion…
…specific “topic list” in your syllabus so that students know what to expect. You may also include a syllabus statement that acknowledges potentially distressing course content. See below for an…
