Effective syllabi are learner-centered, meaning they move beyond the mechanics of a course (e.g., office hours, deadlines, and textbooks) to outline how students can be successful in a course. A new syllabus toolkit available for fall 2022 includes the latest guides, checklists, and syllabus statements for designing an effective, student-centered syllabus:
- Guide to Creating a Course Syllabus – An in-depth guide, as part of the NIU Instructional Guide for University Faculty and Teaching Assistants, that provides a detailed overview for getting started creating a course syllabus. This is a great starting point for someone creating their first course syllabus.
- Syllabus Checklist – A shortened guide that highlights the key elements to include in your course syllabus.
- Syllabus Statements – All required and suggested statements to be included in NIU syllabi compiled in one single location for easy reference.
- Accessible Syllabus Guide – Easy, step-by-step tips for creating an accessible syllabus using Microsoft Word.
- Course Workload Estimator – If planning a new course, use this estimator to approximate the workload for students for learning activities and assignments you are planning.
Bookmark the syllabus toolkit, and use the included resources to tune up your course syllabi for the fall semester!
