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Syllabus Design: Your Course's First Impression

The syllabus is often the first — and sometimes only — document students read carefully. A well-designed syllabus does more than list assignments; it communicates your teaching philosophy, sets expectations, and invites students into a learning community.

Backward Design Framework

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What you'll learn:

  • Design syllabi that clearly communicate learning outcomes and expectations
  • Align assessments with learning objectives using backward design
  • Create inclusive, student-centered syllabus language