As I create this upcoming semester’s syllabi, I’m looking back at some of the ones I created my first year of teaching. Talk about an indicator of progress… There have been plenty of lessons since then and I offer the following recommendations.
- Begin with the end in mind. Stephen Covey reminds us that it is crucial in setting out to do anything to “begin with the end in mind.” As you develop or revise your syllabus, think about the three most important things the students should walk away with after investing months in your course. Consider not just the factual information they will absorb, but the skills they will gain as well. Continue Reading…
