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