Classroom Management Student Engagement Syllabus 
Faculty Focus
MARCH 12, 2023
The first day or week of the semester is often referred to as what students call “syllabus week,” because professors typically spend the first day of class reviewing the syllabus—interject a big yawn here. At this point, I still have not reviewed the syllabus with them and instead begin a community building activity.
Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 17, 2022
Research suggests that when students are better able to make thoughtful and constructive decisions, this skill positively impacts: A student’s academic success. Classroom management, promoting positive behaviors and reducing unproductive behaviors. So, how do we help students make responsible decisions?
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Faculty Focus
MARCH 12, 2023
The first day or week of the semester is often referred to as what students call “syllabus week,” because professors typically spend the first day of class reviewing the syllabus—interject a big yawn here. At this point, I still have not reviewed the syllabus with them and instead begin a community building activity.
Faculty Focus
MAY 13, 2025
Research shows that initial class sessions are crucial for establishing trust, setting expectations, and capturing student interest (Curzan & Damour, 2000; Davis, 1993; Lucas, 2006; McKeachie, 2002) three elements essential to maintaining engagement across the semester. Often, class ends early. How might we improve it together?
Faculty Focus
MAY 13, 2025
Research shows that initial class sessions are crucial for establishing trust, setting expectations, and capturing student interest (Curzan & Damour, 2000; Davis, 1993; Lucas, 2006; McKeachie, 2002) three elements essential to maintaining engagement across the semester. Often, class ends early. How might we improve it together?
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 20, 2024
We may not have a storefront window to attract attention, but we do have something that students see before the start of the semester that can grab their attention, set the tone, and get them excited about entering the class…your syllabus! Students often perceive this course document to be dry and lengthy (perhaps a justified opinion).
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 20, 2024
We may not have a storefront window to attract attention, but we do have something that students see before the start of the semester that can grab their attention, set the tone, and get them excited about entering the class…your syllabus! Students often perceive this course document to be dry and lengthy (perhaps a justified opinion).
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