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The 3 Essential Functions of Your Syllabus / by James M Lang, The Chronicle
Your plan for your class is more than a contract with your students
Part 1, February 23, 2015
http://chronicle.com/article/The-3-Essential-Functions-of/190243/
“You want to convince them [your students], in that initial meeting, that learning in your course, if they put in the effort, could change their lives for the better. A learning syllabus exudes the enthusiasm that will stimulate the curiosity of students”
- Make promises
- Orient your students
- Be transparent
So students “never read the syllabus”? Here are ways to ensure they do
Part 2. March 30, 2015
http://chronicle.com/article/The-3-Essential-Functions-of/228909/
“a lengthy syllabus can be worth every page — if we think about it as a living document, one that continues to inspire and aid students throughout the semester. And it will be a constant source of guidance if … you use your syllabus to outline the frame of your course and help students see the arc of intellectual development they will undergo during the semester”
Suggestions covered under
- Syllabus quiz pt. 1
- Detailed learning objectives
- Blank syllabus
- Syllabus quiz pt. 2
