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Syllabus Review 2015

Syllabus Review

The elements needed for a learning centered syllabus

Rubric Code: RX2WCX6

By harrindl

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Subject: Education

Type: Handout

Grade Levels: (none)

Syllabus
	Sucks 0 pts	Meh 1 pts	A'ight 2 pts	Tight 3 pts
Teaching Philosophy	Sucks non-existent	Meh lists facts about education and employment	A'ight generic approach to learning	Tight approach to learning in specific class, includes personal touch
Tone	Sucks factual, lists chapters, to do lists, negative	Meh finger-wagging; emphasis upon consequences	A'ight respectful but generic	Tight inclusive, engaging, interesting, humorous, updated for specific class; has a voice
Format/structure	Sucks photocopy of an old semester; magic marker used to correct it;	Meh incomplete; crowded; contradictory; incorrect/out of date information; contains errors that interfere with comprehension	A'ight semi-organized and accurate; readable;	Tight organized into headings and sections; contains white space; is user-friendly; has a readable font; available in alternative formats
Success Strategies	Sucks none	Meh no grading scale or lists assignment percentage of grade	A'ight list of available campus resources<BR> <BR> list of resources available off campus<BR> <BR> general grading rubric<BR> <BR> access to grades online	Tight resources that are integrated into course assignments<BR> <BR> list of online resources associated with weekly topics<BR> <BR> explains how student will receive continuos feedback<BR> <BR> strategies for help-seeking behavior<BR> <BR> academic habits of mind and behaviors, mindful of diverse issues/backgrounds/topics; mindfully engaging with the topics of the class
Content/Elements	Sucks no contact information and does not have the mandatory information	Meh Missing some of the mandatory elements	A'ight Contains:<BR> contact information<BR> office hours<BR> grading policies<BR> schedule <BR> assignments<BR> required materials SLO's, DSP&S, Student code of conduct, course objectives, course description	Tight How best to use:<BR> contact information<BR> office hours<BR> grading policies<BR> schedule<BR> assignments<BR> required materials<BR> <BR> Available in multiple formats
Visual Appeal	Sucks no visuals	Meh minimal/ irrelevant visuals / low quality	A'ight Some relevant visuals	Tight Highly integrated and relevant visuals that encouraging/meaningfully add to the course