Course Syllabi Are Useful For Students And Instructors
Course syllabi serve as a key resource to communicate your teaching practice in several ways:
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Communicate course expectations and policies to your students.
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Document changes in your teaching over time to help evaluate what is working well and what can be improved.
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Compare and contrast teaching methods with colleagues in your discipline, or colleagues teaching courses similar in structure and format.
For many students, the syllabus is their first introduction to your course. What information is important for students to know in order to be successful in your course? Explore a non-exhaustive list of recommended information and template statements to include in your course syllabi. We encourage all instructors to adapt the template language and resources provided below to meet the needs, interests, and goals of your students and course context.