Preliminary Information 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 teaching ...

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 ...

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 ...

In support of students’ access to course expectations and schedules, as well as their ability to track their progress in a class, all RIT faculty are required to post course syllabi and student grades ...

Choice of the unit of analysis in syllabus design is crucial for all aspects of a language teaching program. A variety of units, including word, structure, notion, function, topic, and situation, ...