The course syllabus a learning-centered approach

When it was first published in 1997, The Course Syllabus became the gold standard reference for both new and experienced college faculty. Like the first edition, this book is based on a learner-centered approach. Because faculty members are now deeply committed to engaging students in learning, the...

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Main Author: O'Brien, Judith Grunert
Other Authors: Millis, Barbara J., Cohen, Margaret W.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco Jossey-Bass c2008
Edition:2nd ed.
Series:Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series
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505 0 |a Focus on learning -- Preparing students -- Setting a framework for knowledge -- Planning your learning-centered syllabus : an overview of the process -- Composing a learning-centered syllabus -- Using a learning-centered syllabus -- Examples -- Checklist -- Table of contents -- Instructor information -- Student information form -- Letter to the students or teaching philosophy statement -- Purpose of the course -- Course description -- Course objectives -- Readings -- Resources -- Course calendar -- Course requirements -- Policies and expectations : attendance, late papers, missed tests, class behaviors, and civility -- Policies and expectations : academic integrity, disability access, and safety -- Evaluation -- Grading procedures -- How to succeed in this course : tools for study and learning -- Suggested readings -- General teaching -- Active learning -- Assessment and evaluation -- Cooperative and collaborative learning -- Course and curriculum design -- Critical thinking -- Information technology -- Learning and motivation -- Student differences -- Online resources for syllabus construction -- Teaching portfolios 
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