SYLL 1101 Crafting Your Syllabus
Fall 2013

Instructor: Jane Doe
Office: FPA 217A
Office Hours: M/W 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Email: ctll@tcc.fl.edu
Website:  http://www.tcc.fl.edu/ctll
Meeting Place/Time: CTLL Virtual Classroom/Self-Paced

Course Description: This lesson will communicate the purposes, components, and structure of a course syllabus. The material presented will include effective and creative syllabus examples, student comprehension strategies, TCC requirements, evaluation tools, visuals, and activities. This course is recommended for instructors looking to improve and enhance their syllabi.

Required Course Materials: 
•	Computer with internet access 
•	A syllabus from a course that you teach. 

Learning Outcomes:
After completing this module, you will be able to:
	Update or develop an instructor syllabus in accordance with TCC policy and procedures.

	Select strategies to ensure that students comprehend and use the syllabus.

	Implement syllabus best practices.
Welcome!
We are pleased to have you participating in Crafting Your Syllabus. It is our intention for this module to help you to improve and enhance your existing syllabi (or to help you develop a brand new syllabus!). We hope that this module will show you how a “successful” syllabus is a creative and impactful element in a course. How can a seemingly one dimensional document like a syllabus be an effective learning tool? We’ll answer that in this module. 
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the content of the lesson, please feel free to contact CTLL. 

Lesson Topics and Activities
This module should take about 45 minutes to complete. However, individual completion times may vary. We encourage you to spend as much or as little time that you need to work through it. 

Below is a “course outline” for the module:
Topic	Activities	
Introduction	•	Presentation of survey results.
•	“Think About It” questions.	
Syllabus Basics	•	View TCC syllabus policies and procedures.
•	View Syllabus Must-Haves charts, examples and templates.	
How Can Your Syllabus Improve?	•	Examine Tone & Layout information; view examples, articles.
•	Apply the 7 Principles of Undergraduate Teaching to the syllabus.
•	“Think About It” questions. 	
Creative Syllabus Design	•	View syllabus design examples.
•	“Think About It” questions.	
Ensuring That Students Read the Syllabus	•	View and consider strategies.	
Reviewing Learning Outcomes	•	Learning Outcomes review:
Checklist
Response Question	
Lesson Conclusion	•	Email updated syllabus to CTLL for feedback.	

Grading and Assessment
This module is completely voluntary and there will be no grades. The learning outcomes will be reviewed after the material has been presented. At the end of the module, you will have the opportunity to send your new or updated syllabus to CTLL for feedback. Again, this is optional (although it is encouraged!).

How to Get the Most Out of this Module

“Turning to the syllabus often and throughout the semester encourages students to develop the habit of using it as a reference during the course (Gunert O’Brien, Millis & Cohen, 2008).”

Whether you are developing a syllabus for the first time or you are looking to update or enhance your existing syllabus, this module will be beneficial if you apply the information that is presented as you go along. This module is self-paced and always accessible, so you are encouraged to reference it often. Try out some of the best practices and tips to see what works with your course and teaching style. Get creative and craft your syllabus into a viable learning tool that will become an integral part of your course!