Designing Your Course Syllabus Many of the decisions affecting the success of a course take place well before the first day of class. Careful planning at the syllabus design stage not only makes ...

Your Syllabus Doesn’t Have to Look Like a Contract And students are more likely to read it if it doesn’t.

Some instructors see the syllabus as a simple outline of the course topics, while others add everything related to the course as well as the kitchen sink. An effective syllabus lies somewhere in ...

The course syllabus is a critical means of communication between teacher and student and can help set the tone, create an inclusive climate, and establish the conditions for learning in the course.

Syllabus Statements Santa Clara University provides suggestions for how you could communicate four important University matters that pertain to students in every class: Academic Integrity Office of ...

Best Practices for Syllabus Design A thoughtfully designed syllabus sets the stage for a successful course. Here are practical tips for creating an inclusive, clear, and engaging syllabus: 1. Set an ...

The course syllabus is one of the central artifacts of higher education. It is a critical means of communication between teacher and student and is often the first form of interaction. The syllabus ...