Designing A Motivational Syllabus: Communicating Learning Outcomes, Expectations & Support Resources

Description  Challenge - Designing a motivational syllabus The primary problem is that the syllabus is viewed as a contractual document rather than as a motivational, educational tool that maps out a learning path for student success. Key Takeaway Participants will be able to describe how the syllabus can be used as a motivational tool and will walk away with easy to implement, practical ideas about how to design a motivational syllabus.  Participants will also be able to discuss how course design can be communicated via the syllabus, providing a learning path for student engagement and achievement. Overview The syllabus is an important document, yet there is very little evidence-based guidance on how to design a syllabus that will set the stage for student motivation and achievement. This webinar is focused on using research-based strategies to enhance syllabi. In addition to being used to set clear expectations about the course requirements and student behaviors, the sylla