Recommendations Recommendations forfor

Syllabus Development:Syllabus Development:An empirical & An empirical &

anecdotal reportanecdotal report

Bonnie A. Green, Ph.D.Bonnie A. Green, Ph.D.Associate Professor of PsychologyAssociate Professor of Psychology

Psychometric Project Development Director Psychometric Project Development Director Office of Academic & Institutional Office of Academic & Institutional

EffectivenessEffectiveness

What is a syllabus? What is a syllabus?

Method of communicated to students and othersMethod of communicated to students and others Requirements Requirements ExpectationsExpectations

Serves as [legal] documentationServes as [legal] documentation In disputes of gradesIn disputes of grades Teaching/ assessment practicesTeaching/ assessment practices

Method for providing a structural evaluative framework for Method for providing a structural evaluative framework for Middles Middles States Commission on Higher EducationStates Commission on Higher Education Student learning outcomesStudent learning outcomes Teaching/ assessment practicesTeaching/ assessment practices

Conveys volumes about who you are to anyone who reads it Conveys volumes about who you are to anyone who reads it StudentsStudents Tenure/Promotion CommitteesTenure/Promotion Committees Department Chairs & AdministratorsDepartment Chairs & Administrators UWCCUWCC

Contractual Contractual RequirementsRequirements

There are no CBA nor ESU requirements There are no CBA nor ESU requirements regarding the syllabus at this timeregarding the syllabus at this time The Contract by Article (CBA) can be found on The Contract by Article (CBA) can be found on

apscuf.orgapscuf.org Article 2 covers Academic FreedomArticle 2 covers Academic Freedom Article 3 covers Duties and Responsibilities of FacultyArticle 3 covers Duties and Responsibilities of Faculty

You are required to convey to students You are required to convey to students information on information on AssignmentsAssignments Class meeting times and locations Class meeting times and locations Any changes to aboveAny changes to above

ESU, Your Department, & ESU, Your Department, & Your SyllabusYour Syllabus

You may use your syllabi as documentation You may use your syllabi as documentation Performance during yearly and 5-year reviews Performance during yearly and 5-year reviews Tenure supportTenure support Promotion reviewsPromotion reviews Required for new course proposals or significant curricular changes in a Required for new course proposals or significant curricular changes in a

course (UWCC)course (UWCC) The university may be specifying recommendations or requirements in the The university may be specifying recommendations or requirements in the

futurefuture Your department may have expectationsYour department may have expectations

Unspoken expectationsUnspoken expectations Course descriptionCourse description Objective/topic expectations (particularly for pre-reqs)Objective/topic expectations (particularly for pre-reqs) Best recourseBest recourse

Talk to your department chairTalk to your department chair Speak to others who teach the classSpeak to others who teach the class Speak to those who teach the classes that follow Speak to those who teach the classes that follow

So, why use a syllabus?So, why use a syllabus?

Everyone else is doing itEveryone else is doing it Students expect a syllabusStudents expect a syllabus Behavior that fits within expectations increases comfortBehavior that fits within expectations increases comfort

““If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up some place else” Yogi Berra some place else” Yogi Berra Aids in structuring the courseAids in structuring the course Helps you and students to focus on what is importantHelps you and students to focus on what is important Helps you better plan aspects of your life like time spent Helps you better plan aspects of your life like time spent

correctingcorrecting Aids in rigor and pacing Aids in rigor and pacing

More Reasons to More Reasons to Use a SyllabusUse a Syllabus

Do it or else!Do it or else! Communicates to students Communicates to students

What is expected of themWhat is expected of them Consequences of their behaviorConsequences of their behavior

Aids in shaping students behaviors; increasing their learningAids in shaping students behaviors; increasing their learning Adding a bit of personal informationAdding a bit of personal information

Improves students attitudes about the courseImproves students attitudes about the course Could decrease plagiarismCould decrease plagiarism

Looking good!Looking good! Detailed and clear syllabi improve how students look at youDetailed and clear syllabi improve how students look at you

Better prepared, more intellectual, qualified to teach the courseBetter prepared, more intellectual, qualified to teach the course Feeling good!Feeling good!

Decreases student anxiety (or aids them in deciding to drop Decreases student anxiety (or aids them in deciding to drop the course)the course)

Benefits of Using a Benefits of Using a SyllabusSyllabus

Serves as documentation Serves as documentation In case of student dispute In case of student dispute For evaluative purposesFor evaluative purposes

Reviewed by accrediting bodiesReviewed by accrediting bodies If done wellIf done well

It focuses the student and professor on It focuses the student and professor on Student Learning

Increases the esteem students have for professorIncreases the esteem students have for professor Decreases student anxietyDecreases student anxiety Thus … increasing student performance/learningThus … increasing student performance/learning

So, what are typical syllabi So, what are typical syllabi expectations in other expectations in other

schools? schools? Spring 2009 OAIE conducted a study on Spring 2009 OAIE conducted a study on

syllabi requirementssyllabi requirements ParticipantsParticipants

Middle States 15 – comparison schoolsMiddle States 15 – comparison schools PASSHE 13PASSHE 13

MethodMethod Contacted each school requesting Contacted each school requesting

documentation on their syllabus requirementsdocumentation on their syllabus requirements Conducted a qualitative analysis of requirementsConducted a qualitative analysis of requirements

ResultsResults

Tremendous variability from school to schoolTremendous variability from school to school Lack of stated requirementLack of stated requirement Specified everything, including size and styleSpecified everything, including size and style

No formal documentNo formal document 22.2% of the responding Peer Group Schools 22.2% of the responding Peer Group Schools 23.1% of the PASSHE23.1% of the PASSHE

Specifying complete autonomy with non-Specifying complete autonomy with non-binding recommendations binding recommendations 7.7% of the Peer Group Schools 7.7% of the Peer Group Schools 15.4% of the PASSHE 15.4% of the PASSHE

Schools that Require Schools that Require Syllabi Require:Syllabi Require:

Instructor’s name and contact information Instructor’s name and contact information Course title and numberCourse title and number Course description (one or more)Course description (one or more)

Course catalog descriptionCourse catalog description Detailed description (narrative)Detailed description (narrative) Course outline (specify by day or week)Course outline (specify by day or week)

Course objectives / Student learning outcomesCourse objectives / Student learning outcomes For student version of syllabus, identify larger objectivesFor student version of syllabus, identify larger objectives You may want your own version with detailed objectivesYou may want your own version with detailed objectives

Activities / RequirementsActivities / Requirements Materials (e.g., textbooks)Materials (e.g., textbooks) Grading protocolGrading protocol

Example: Example: Course OutlineCourse Outline

COURSE SCHEDULE FOR PSYCH 201:COURSE SCHEDULE FOR PSYCH 201:READINGREADING TOPICTOPIC

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Week 1Week 1 Ch. 1Ch. 1 Course IntroductionCourse IntroductionWeek 2Week 2

Monday, September 7Monday, September 7 NO CLASSNO CLASS

Ch. 2Ch. 2 Scientific Research/ Scientific Research/ MeasurementMeasurement

Week 3Week 3 Ch. 3Ch. 3 Describing Data: Frequency Describing Data: Frequency Distributions & GraphsDistributions & Graphs

Week 4Week 4Wednesday, September 23Wednesday, September 23 Exam #1 Chapter 1,2,3Exam #1 Chapter 1,2,3

Ch. 4Ch. 4 Describing Data: Measures Describing Data: Measures of of Central TendencyCentral Tendency

Course ObjectivesCourse ObjectivesStudent Learning OutcomesStudent Learning Outcomes Students will be able to do …Students will be able to do … What you want your students to do should What you want your students to do should

drive drive Course designCourse design Selection of materialsSelection of materials Forms of assessmentForms of assessment

Don’t set syllabus up based on book or test – Don’t set syllabus up based on book or test – objectives should be at the centerobjectives should be at the center

This is college, make sure you are focusing on This is college, make sure you are focusing on higher level cognitive processes!higher level cognitive processes!

Bloom’s TaxonomyBloom’s Taxonomy

Foundational Levels of Foundational Levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy Bloom’s Taxonomy

(Overbrook & Schultz, http://www.odu.edu/educ/roverbau/Bloom/blooms_taxonomy.htm)(Overbrook & Schultz, http://www.odu.edu/educ/roverbau/Bloom/blooms_taxonomy.htm)

RememberingRemembering Can the student recall or remember the information?Can the student recall or remember the information? Define, duplicate, list, memorize, recall, repeat, reproduce Define, duplicate, list, memorize, recall, repeat, reproduce

statestate UnderstandingUnderstanding

Can the student explain ideas or concepts?Can the student explain ideas or concepts? Classify, describe, discuss, explain, identify, locate, recognize, Classify, describe, discuss, explain, identify, locate, recognize,

report, select, translate, paraphrasereport, select, translate, paraphrase ApplyingApplying

Can the student use the information in a new way?Can the student use the information in a new way? Choose, demonstrate, dramatize, employ, illustrate, interpret, Choose, demonstrate, dramatize, employ, illustrate, interpret,

operate, schedule, sketch, solve, use, writeoperate, schedule, sketch, solve, use, write

Higher Levels of Higher Levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy Bloom’s Taxonomy

(Overbrook & Schultz, http://www.odu.edu/educ/roverbau/Bloom/blooms_taxonomy.htm)(Overbrook & Schultz, http://www.odu.edu/educ/roverbau/Bloom/blooms_taxonomy.htm)

AnalyzingAnalyzing Can the student distinguish between the different parts?Can the student distinguish between the different parts? Appraise, compare, contrast, criticize, differentiate, Appraise, compare, contrast, criticize, differentiate,

discriminate, distinguish, examine, experiment, question, testdiscriminate, distinguish, examine, experiment, question, test EvaluatingEvaluating

Can the student justify a stand or decision?Can the student justify a stand or decision? Synthesizing Synthesizing Appraise, argue, defend, judge, select, support, value, Appraise, argue, defend, judge, select, support, value,

evaluateevaluate CreatingCreating

Can the student create new product or point of view?Can the student create new product or point of view? Assemble, construct, create, design, develop, formulate, write Assemble, construct, create, design, develop, formulate, write

Grading ProtocolGrading Protocol

Class specific Class specific Align with course objectivesAlign with course objectives Be clear so students know how they will Be clear so students know how they will

be gradedbe graded

The part of the syllabus that can either get

you into trouble or save your skin

Example: Example: Grading ProtocolGrading Protocol

GRADES:GRADES:

The final grade will be computed as follows:The final grade will be computed as follows: 4 Unit Exams4 Unit Exams (100 points each) (100 points each) 400 points400 points Research SummaryResearch Summary 50 points 50 points Final Exam Final Exam 100 points100 points

550 points550 pointsGRADES:GRADES:

A 90% - 100%A 90% - 100% B 80% - 89.99%B 80% - 89.99% C 70% - 79.99%C 70% - 79.99% D 60% - 69.99%D 60% - 69.99% E 59.99 % and belowE 59.99 % and below

EXTRA CREDIT:EXTRA CREDIT: As of this point, there is no extra credit planned for this class. As of this point, there is no extra credit planned for this class.

Quick Note on Quick Note on Extra CreditExtra Credit

Use it to shape behavior … Use it to shape behavior … You keep control of it, not the studentsYou keep control of it, not the students Ideally, it shouldn’t weigh much into Ideally, it shouldn’t weigh much into

changing a grade, but don’t let students changing a grade, but don’t let students know thatknow that

Example: Example: Specify how grades will be Specify how grades will be determineddetermined

RESEARCH SUMMARY and PARTICIPATIONRESEARCH SUMMARY and PARTICIPATION You will be required to observe or participate in two of four specified You will be required to observe or participate in two of four specified

research studies conducted by students in PSY 202. This participation will research studies conducted by students in PSY 202. This participation will take place outside of class time. You will have to sign up for two different take place outside of class time. You will have to sign up for two different research projects. Though you do not have to be an active participant in research projects. Though you do not have to be an active participant in the study, you do have to actively sit through the entire study, the study, you do have to actively sit through the entire study, unobtrusively observing the researchers and participants. If you decide, unobtrusively observing the researchers and participants. If you decide, you may use this time to serve as a research participant. you may use this time to serve as a research participant.

You will be provided with times to sign up, and you will need to report to You will be provided with times to sign up, and you will need to report to the specified location to participate or observe the study. Following the the specified location to participate or observe the study. Following the study, you will be provided with an assignment sheet and a summary of study, you will be provided with an assignment sheet and a summary of the study itself. You will have to complete the assignment sheet, thus the study itself. You will have to complete the assignment sheet, thus providing a summary of the research project. You will then be required to providing a summary of the research project. You will then be required to attend their poster sessions during the Research Forum, where you will attend their poster sessions during the Research Forum, where you will be required to answer additional questions. be required to answer additional questions.

See the syllabus for the due date of this assignment.See the syllabus for the due date of this assignment.

Good Idea to Include in Good Idea to Include in Your Syllabus Your Syllabus

Academic accommodationAcademic accommodation Attendance policyAttendance policy Integrity policyIntegrity policy Late assignment policyLate assignment policy Missed exam policyMissed exam policy Brief disclosure that states the syllabus Brief disclosure that states the syllabus

may change at the discretion of the may change at the discretion of the professor professor

Example: Example: Academic AccommodationsAcademic Accommodations

MEETING STUDENT’S SPECIAL NEEDS: MEETING STUDENT’S SPECIAL NEEDS: (i.e., With effort and determination, you can do it, (i.e., With effort and determination, you can do it,

and I will help)and I will help)Students with documented disabilities who may Students with documented disabilities who may

need academic accommodations should need academic accommodations should discuss their needs with the instructor during discuss their needs with the instructor during the first two weeks of class. Student with the first two weeks of class. Student with dyscalculia have earned an A in this class, dyscalculia have earned an A in this class, given hard work. You can too, but you must given hard work. You can too, but you must first identify yourself to me, then you must work first identify yourself to me, then you must work hard.hard.

Example: Example: Academic HonestyAcademic Honesty

ACADEMIC HONESTY:ACADEMIC HONESTY:(i.e., Don't break my heart!)(i.e., Don't break my heart!)PlagiarismPlagiarism is the act of presenting the ideas, words, or other intellectually property as is the act of presenting the ideas, words, or other intellectually property asone’s own; it is not acceptable. If plagiarism is suspected, appropriate academicone’s own; it is not acceptable. If plagiarism is suspected, appropriate academicregulations will be followed. The use of other people’s work must be properlyregulations will be followed. The use of other people’s work must be properlyacknowledged and referenced (using APA style) in all written material. The use ofacknowledged and referenced (using APA style) in all written material. The use ofmaterial without acknowledgement is an offense. All students are encouraged to meetmaterial without acknowledgement is an offense. All students are encouraged to meetwith me if there is any concern as to the appropriate way to acknowledge otherwith me if there is any concern as to the appropriate way to acknowledge otherpeople’s work.people’s work.CheatingCheating on exams, quizzes, and homework assignments is also unacceptable. Unless on exams, quizzes, and homework assignments is also unacceptable. Unlessexplicitly stated during the assignment, all exams, quizzes, and homework assignmentsexplicitly stated during the assignment, all exams, quizzes, and homework assignmentsare to be completed with no assistance from others. It is important to note that allowingare to be completed with no assistance from others. It is important to note that allowingone to copy your work is an academic offense just as is copying from someone.one to copy your work is an academic offense just as is copying from someone.Furthermore, submitting the same paper for two courses without arrangement is also anFurthermore, submitting the same paper for two courses without arrangement is also anacademic offense.academic offense.I will be going into every class, exam, and project with the expectation of hard work from each ofI will be going into every class, exam, and project with the expectation of hard work from each ofyou. In the event that I suspect cheating, I can assure you, I will be greatly saddened. Not only willyou. In the event that I suspect cheating, I can assure you, I will be greatly saddened. Not only willyou have tarnished your integrity, you will have missed out on a tremendous opportunity to learnyou have tarnished your integrity, you will have missed out on a tremendous opportunity to learnand grow through hard work; you will have missed out on that special joy that comes from a senseand grow through hard work; you will have missed out on that special joy that comes from a senseof accomplishment. Be your best! Don’t cheat!of accomplishment. Be your best! Don’t cheat!

Example: Example: Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy

ATTENDANCE POLICY:ATTENDANCE POLICY:(i.e., I expect to see your smiling face in EACH and EVERY class!)(i.e., I expect to see your smiling face in EACH and EVERY class!)Attendance will be taken for each class. Students are expected to attend all scheduled class sessions of this course.Attendance will be taken for each class. Students are expected to attend all scheduled class sessions of this course.Students are responsible for all material presented in class and all assignments. Given the nature of this class,Students are responsible for all material presented in class and all assignments. Given the nature of this class,attending the class without a calculator or textbook is comparable to not attending the class at all. PLEASE ATTENDattending the class without a calculator or textbook is comparable to not attending the class at all. PLEASE ATTENDCLASS and COME PREPARED! (See Grrr policy listed below.) You will NOT be permitted to take exams or earnCLASS and COME PREPARED! (See Grrr policy listed below.) You will NOT be permitted to take exams or earnextra credit for this class if you have more than 2 unexcused absences in the time that material for the exam isextra credit for this class if you have more than 2 unexcused absences in the time that material for the exam ispresented. You will NOT be permitted to take exams for this class if you miss more than 25% of classes regardlesspresented. You will NOT be permitted to take exams for this class if you miss more than 25% of classes regardlessif the absences are excused or not. This is not an easy class: attendance is critical for success.if the absences are excused or not. This is not an easy class: attendance is critical for success.Grades are based on the quality of work completed in meeting the requirements for this course as stated in theGrades are based on the quality of work completed in meeting the requirements for this course as stated in thecourse syllabus. In the event that a lecture is missed, be aware that lecture notes or copies of overheads will not becourse syllabus. In the event that a lecture is missed, be aware that lecture notes or copies of overheads will not beprovided by the instructor. If you have to miss a class, arrange for someone to take notes or tape the class for you. Iprovided by the instructor. If you have to miss a class, arrange for someone to take notes or tape the class for you. Ioften suggest that you get notes from more than one person to ensure you haven't missed anything important. Don'toften suggest that you get notes from more than one person to ensure you haven't missed anything important. Don'tforget about making sure you receive copies of the homework assignments as well and that you complete theforget about making sure you receive copies of the homework assignments as well and that you complete theassignments by the due date. Students are expected to remain in the classroom during lectures, activities, and theassignments by the due date. Students are expected to remain in the classroom during lectures, activities, and theadministration of quizzes and examinations. Students who leave the class before the end of the class period for anadministration of quizzes and examinations. Students who leave the class before the end of the class period for anunexcused reason will not receive credit for any work completed during the class period. Students are not requiredunexcused reason will not receive credit for any work completed during the class period. Students are not requiredto notify Professor Green in advance if a class is going to be missed, unless an exam is scheduled for that classto notify Professor Green in advance if a class is going to be missed, unless an exam is scheduled for that classperiod at which point early notification is critical.period at which point early notification is critical.An excused absence is operationally defined as one for which you have written documentation of: severe illnessAn excused absence is operationally defined as one for which you have written documentation of: severe illnessrequiring a doctor’s written notification of excuse; death or serious hospitalization of a member of the immediate requiring a doctor’s written notification of excuse; death or serious hospitalization of a member of the immediate family (offspring, siblings, life partner, spouse, parent, grandparent) within the week of the exam; an ESU sponsored family (offspring, siblings, life partner, spouse, parent, grandparent) within the week of the exam; an ESU sponsored event that requires your absence which will require appropriate documentation. (This will be approved on a case-by-event that requires your absence which will require appropriate documentation. (This will be approved on a case-by-case bases and needs to be cleared in advance. I may advise you to take the class during a different semester).case bases and needs to be cleared in advance. I may advise you to take the class during a different semester).

Example: Example: Late Assignment PolicyLate Assignment Policy

Deadlines are firm. Projects or papers Deadlines are firm. Projects or papers turned in late will be assessed 0.25 turned in late will be assessed 0.25 points per HOUR LATE. (that comes to 6 points per HOUR LATE. (that comes to 6 points/ 24 hours late -- 42 points/week points/ 24 hours late -- 42 points/week late). Unless specified otherwise, at the late). Unless specified otherwise, at the start of class on the date specified is the start of class on the date specified is the due date and time. Extensions will only due date and time. Extensions will only be granted due to excused absences be granted due to excused absences (see above). (see above).

Example: Example: Missed Exam PolicyMissed Exam Policy

MISSED EXAM POLICY:MISSED EXAM POLICY:You will receive 0 points for any exam missed due to an unexcused You will receive 0 points for any exam missed due to an unexcused absence. For excused absences, you must contact me PRIOR to the start absence. For excused absences, you must contact me PRIOR to the start of the exam (except in EXTREME situations). Know that I will be very of the exam (except in EXTREME situations). Know that I will be very strict as to what is considered an excused absence (see above). You will strict as to what is considered an excused absence (see above). You will be permitted to make up the exam at 10 AM on Monday, December 14th be permitted to make up the exam at 10 AM on Monday, December 14th at 10:00 or Tuesday, December 15th at 1:00. You must schedule the at 10:00 or Tuesday, December 15th at 1:00. You must schedule the make up between December 7th and 11th by completing the appropriate make up between December 7th and 11th by completing the appropriate form. The exam you receive will be a parallel version (that is covering the form. The exam you receive will be a parallel version (that is covering the same material) but different than the exam given to students in your class. same material) but different than the exam given to students in your class. This way, I can provide the rest of the class with feedback on their This way, I can provide the rest of the class with feedback on their performance in a timely fashion. Though it is unwise to miss an exam, the performance in a timely fashion. Though it is unwise to miss an exam, the good news is that this particular format results in the timely return of good news is that this particular format results in the timely return of exams to the bulk of the class, and interestingly enough, very little exams to the bulk of the class, and interestingly enough, very little deviation in individual scores across exams.deviation in individual scores across exams.

Tidbits from BonnieTidbits from Bonnie

The most useful parts of my syllabus are:The most useful parts of my syllabus are: Grades/AssignmentsGrades/Assignments Course outlineCourse outline

Topics are specified by Week 1, Week 2, etc.Topics are specified by Week 1, Week 2, etc. Due dates and exams dates specified by day and dateDue dates and exams dates specified by day and date

Attendance policyAttendance policy Grrr policy Grrr policy Classroom and contact policyClassroom and contact policy

Establishes expectationsEstablishes expectations Add to it each semesterAdd to it each semester

Example: Example: Classroom & Contact Policy Classroom & Contact Policy

I expect that all interactions with me, in and out of class, be I expect that all interactions with me, in and out of class, be respectful. I will inform you if your interactions are not respectful respectful. I will inform you if your interactions are not respectful and will cease such interactions until the time that you can be and will cease such interactions until the time that you can be respectful.respectful.

Deadlines are firm. Projects or papers turned in late will be Deadlines are firm. Projects or papers turned in late will be assessed 0.25 points per HOUR LATE. (that comes to 6 points/ assessed 0.25 points per HOUR LATE. (that comes to 6 points/ 24 hours late -- 42 points/week late). Unless specified otherwise, 24 hours late -- 42 points/week late). Unless specified otherwise, at the start of class on the date specified is the due date and time. at the start of class on the date specified is the due date and time. Extensions will only be granted due to excused absences (see Extensions will only be granted due to excused absences (see above). above).

Please note that if you are commuting, according to a recent Please note that if you are commuting, according to a recent survey at ESU, it takes students 19 minutes to find a parking survey at ESU, it takes students 19 minutes to find a parking space on campus. As such, I highly encourage you to leave an space on campus. As such, I highly encourage you to leave an additional 30 minutes for finding parking and walking to class to additional 30 minutes for finding parking and walking to class to make up for the parking problem on campus.make up for the parking problem on campus.

Still Others? Still Others?

Study guide for cumulative final examStudy guide for cumulative final exam Courses with prerequisites, what they needed Courses with prerequisites, what they needed

to learn and remember from prior class(es)to learn and remember from prior class(es) Detailed description of assignments, including Detailed description of assignments, including

diagrams/examples/grading rubrics/assignment diagrams/examples/grading rubrics/assignment sheetssheets

Any information you feel will help you to Any information you feel will help you to communicate your expectations and the course communicate your expectations and the course requirements to the studentsrequirements to the students

Set the tone for your Set the tone for your class with your syllabus!class with your syllabus!

You care about student learningYou care about student learning ObjectivesObjectives

What will students learnWhat will students learn AssignmentsAssignments

How will they learn itHow will they learn it AssessmentAssessment

How will you know they learned itHow will you know they learned it You understand the materialYou understand the material

ObjectivesObjectives Course outlineCourse outline Reasonable selection of materials and assignmentsReasonable selection of materials and assignments

You set the tone for the classYou set the tone for the class High expectations for studentsHigh expectations for students Explicitly articulating expected student behavior Explicitly articulating expected student behavior

Thank you!Thank you!

Questions? Questions? E-mail Bonnie at E-mail Bonnie at bgreen@po-box.esu.edubgreen@po-box.esu.edu

Note: all examples listed in this presentation are just that, examples. They are not to be considered guidelines, Note: all examples listed in this presentation are just that, examples. They are not to be considered guidelines, recommendations, or templates for how you are to formulate your syllabus. You may certainly use any recommendations, or templates for how you are to formulate your syllabus. You may certainly use any information as you see fit, or ignore it. The examples come from PSY 201 Fall 2009 Syllabus created by information as you see fit, or ignore it. The examples come from PSY 201 Fall 2009 Syllabus created by Bonnie Green for her students. Bonnie Green for her students.