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Syllabus Work Week: January 2024
Preparing or revising a syllabus this semester? Come join us for Q&A-driven conversations on how to make your syllabus meaningful for you and your students by communicating learner-centered, inclusive course design and pedagogy. Following an open group consultation model, these sessions will introduce the Instructors’ Guide to Syllabus Composition, strategic recommendations, and examples of writing an intentional syllabus.
This is a joint professional development offering by UCATT and the Office of General Education (OGE). Instructors involved in the GE Refresh are encouraged to participate.
Thursday, January 4: Foundations for a Learning-Focused Syllabus
The first session will address the foundational content, structure, and language of a syllabus. We will illustrate examples of utilizing syllabi to highlight the alignment of course outcomes and objectives with the learning environment and assessments.
Friday, January 5: Composing a Student-Friendly Syllabus
The second session will address clarity in messages and tone that support a learning relationship between student and instructor. We will talk about student-centered approaches to course policies and general considerations regarding equity and user-friendliness.