Our colleague, Alexis Peirce Caudell, shared a three-part syllabus to encourage more students to read the syllabus. The main syllabus starts with information on three ways students can garner information from the syllabus. Part 1: Is a one-page summary of the most important components of the class, as well as the frequently asked questions that occur that… Read more »
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Quick Tip – Syllabus Checklist/Sample Wording
A couple of weeks ago I shared resources on how to prepare to discuss difficult topics in class. Within that post was a link to a Google Doc from the University of California, Santa Barbara. This doc compiled sample language from syllabi collected from different courses (with faculty permission) . The policies addressed in this document include: Late work Participation Plagiarism… Read more »
Quick Tips – Final Thought on First Day Preparations
I realize two weeks ago, I said I would provide a two-part series of tips to help with the first day of the course. We discussed faculty-student engagement, student-to-student engagement, and how to get to know your students. However, we have not discussed ideas on what to actually do on the first day of the… Read more »
Creating an Accessible Syllabus
Research related to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) https://udlguidelines.cast.org/ reminds us that creating accessible material is a win for all students. One of the access points that students may have to you and your course is the syllabus. The course syllabus communicates more than just due dates and contact information. You can set a tone of respect… Read more »