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6 tips for handling the challenges caused by students adding your course

September 4, 2012 · by · in curriculum development, higher education, teaching · Leave a comment

One of the unexpected challenges of teaching at the college level is add/drop. Add/drop is the official time students have to add or drop a course. This time period typically lasts for a few days or a week at the beginning of each semester. For students, the challenge is often financial. Adding a class past […]

3 tips for creating a syllabus

August 14, 2012 · by · in curriculum development, higher education, teaching · 1 Comment

One of the most important homework projects for faculty is happening right now, before the start of school. Developing course syllabi. Here are three tips for creating a syllabus that will be a foundation for success for the semester for both you and for your students. Tip 1 – Start by determining your course goals […]