Many of the decisions affecting the success of a course take place well before the first day of class. Careful planning at the syllabus design stage not only makes teaching easier and more enjoyable, ...

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 course is more than just preparing a syllabus. It requires thinking deliberately about what you want students take away from the course. Once you've determined this, all other course ...

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 ...

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: ...

Online learning remains popular with students as a convenient and flexible way to continue their education while working or meeting other personal obligations. It enables faculty to connect with ...

Following a design process can help ensure course quality while reducing the time and effort it takes to develop a highly effective curriculum. Efficient Process: Course design is a complex process ...

Creating and sharing the syllabus at the onset of a course is an important component to help orient students. The following recommendations provide guidance on producing and sharing a high-quality ...