Both minimalist and maximalist approaches to syllabus design have their proponents: concise syllabi are easier to navigate, while detailed ones offer a more precise picture of the course structure.

Designing a successful academic course is a multi-step process requiring both subject expertise and pedagogical knowledge. To ensure the best possible alignment between course subject matter and ...

Your challenge is to jot down or think of at least 5 must-have elements for a great and inclusive syllabus before scrolling down for our recommendations. Designing Syllabi for Clarity, Collaboration, ...

This guide has been created to support WMU instructors in the design and development of courses for all modalities, helping them to create learning experiences that meet instructional goals and ...

The Brandeis University Syllabus Template helps faculty follow best practices for creating syllabi that invite learning and support all students in a course by providing clear descriptions of learning ...

A syllabus has many audiences—department chairs, Core committees, colleagues—but it should serve students, its most important audience. A well-designed syllabus does much more than convey policies: ...