{"product_id":"the-course-syllabus-9780470197615","title":"The Course Syllabus","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen it was first published in 1997, \u003ci\u003eThe Course Syllabus\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Authors xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Focus On Learning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Students 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting a Framework for Knowledge 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Your Learning-Centered Syllabus: An Overview of the Process 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComposing a Learning-Centered Syllabus 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a Learning-Centered Syllabus 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Examples\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecklist 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable of Contents 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstructor Information 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Information Form 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetter to the Students or Teaching Philosophy Statement 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose of the Course 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourse Description 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourse Objectives 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReadings 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourse Calendar 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourse Requirements 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolicies and Expectations: Attendance, Late Papers,  Missed Tests, Class Behaviors, and Civility 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolicies and Expectations: Academic Integrity, Disability  Access, and Safety 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrading Procedures 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Succeed in the Course: Tools for Study and Learning 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Suggested Readings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Teaching 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive Learning 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment and Evaluation 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooperative and Collaborative Learning 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourse and Curriculum Design 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritical Thinking 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation Technology 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning and Motivation 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Differences 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Resources for Syllabus Construction 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Portfolios 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 127\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402304659799,"sku":"9780470197615","price":26.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470197615.jpg?v=1730480006","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-course-syllabus-9780470197615","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}