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Syllabus Development

This guide will address research on the evolution of the syllabus and demonstrate changes that can be made to the syllabus to benefit students and faculty alike.

Faculty Benefits of Syllabus Changes

How Do I Benefit From Adopting a 4th Generation Syllabus? 

Research shows students form their first impressions about an instructor's characteristics based on the syllabus. Watch the short informational video to find out more. 

Work Cited: Ludy, M.-J., Brackenbury, T., Folkins, J. W., Peet, S. H., & Langendorfer, S. J. (2016). Student impressions of syllabus design: Engaging versus contractual syllabus. International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 10(2), Article 6. https://doi.org/10.20429/ijsotl.2016.100206