The course syllabus : a learning-centered approach

Author(s)

• O'Brien, Judith Grunert
• Millis, Barbara J.
• Cohen, Margaret W.

Bibliographic Information

The course syllabus : a learning-centered approach

Judith Grunert O'Brien, Barbara J. Millis, Margaret W. Cohen ; foreword by Robert M. Diamond

（The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series）

Jossey-Bass, c2008

2nd ed

• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-126) and index

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Description and Table of Contents

Description

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 syllabus has evolved into a useful, if lengthy, document. Today's syllabus provides details about course objectives, requirements and expectations, and also includes information about teaching philosophies, specific activities and the rationale for their use, and tools essential to student success.

Table of Contents

Foreword xi Preface xiii Acknowledgments xvii The Authors xix Part I: Focus On Learning Preparing Students 3 Setting a Framework for Knowledge 4 Planning Your Learning-Centered Syllabus: An Overview of the Process 13 Composing a Learning-Centered Syllabus 21 Using a Learning-Centered Syllabus 34 Part II: Examples Checklist 39 Table of Contents 40 Instructor Information 41 Student Information Form 43 Letter to the Students or Teaching Philosophy Statement 44 Purpose of the Course 49 Course Description 51 Course Objectives 54 Readings 63 Resources 65 Course Calendar 67 Course Requirements 71 Policies and Expectations: Attendance, Late Papers, Missed Tests, Class Behaviors, and Civility 77 Policies and Expectations: Academic Integrity, Disability Access, and Safety 87 Evaluation 92 Grading Procedures 98 How to Succeed in the Course: Tools for Study and Learning 102 Part III: Suggested Readings General Teaching 111 Active Learning 112 Assessment and Evaluation 113 Cooperative and Collaborative Learning 113 Course and Curriculum Design 114 Critical Thinking 115 Information Technology 115 Learning and Motivation 116 Student Differences 116 Online Resources for Syllabus Construction 118 Teaching Portfolios 118 References 121 Index 127

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Details

• NCID: BA87117146
• ISBN:
  • 9780470197615
• LCCN: 2007049551
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: San Francisco
• Pages/Volumes: xix, 132 p.
• Size: 28 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : LB2361
  • DC22 : 378.1/99
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Learning and scholarship -- Outlines, syllabi, etc
  • LCSH : Education, Higher -- Curricula
  • LCSH : Instructional systems -- Design
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA12331519