Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Successful syllabus While there are mandatory components of a standard syllabus, I also add welcoming elements. I always begin my syllabus with an inclusive and inspirational quote. During a gallery walk, each group answers a prompt, posting their findings on large poster papers that are then placed around the classroom.

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Syllabus Lecturing Instructors Feedback 121

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Successful syllabus While there are mandatory components of a standard syllabus, I also add welcoming elements. I always begin my syllabus with an inclusive and inspirational quote. During a gallery walk, each group answers a prompt, posting their findings on large poster papers that are then placed around the classroom.

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Syllabus Lecturing Instructors Feedback 109

Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2017

It’s just an unfortunate artifact of the kind of educational system they grow up with, that students go to class expecting the teacher to do work for them. I just spend a little bit of space in the syllabus [explaining the format], maybe a paragraph and explain that this is how we’re going to do the class. It was a waste.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Attach your class syllabus (if ready) Encourage students to reach out to you if they have any questions and identify the best method for them to do this—email, phone, Learning Management System, etc. The syllabus is great way to show your positive and encouraging bedside manner to the class.

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Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Attach your class syllabus (if ready) Encourage students to reach out to you if they have any questions and identify the best method for them to do this—email, phone, Learning Management System, etc. The syllabus is great way to show your positive and encouraging bedside manner to the class.

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Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 98