The clearer one's goals and objectives are the better the instructor can prepare the content for the course and the more effective the delivery of the contents will be.
That is great! I feel students enjoy being involved in the process and are more interested if you can get their input. Great work, Marie!
When an instructor has clear goals and objectives present for his/her's class it creates a tide of momentum in the class that helps students who do not comprehend the goals/outcomes follow the majority of the class. This sets up an environment where everyone is working toward a common goal.
Carolyn,
Not sure of your question.
Gary
Dr. Gary Meers
Our goals and objectives should be clear so that our students have no problem knowing what is expected of them in the class and what the outcome will be if they accomplish all the goals set before them. They should also be aware of the ramifications of not adhering to all the requirements set before them.
What is it important....Or....Why is it important??? Please respond
Developing clear goals, leads to clear expectations from the instructor to the students.
This will also facilitate with the outcome of the instructors objectives.
i think that if u show your students to set there goals and prep er them how to set there goals and adjectives there will be more ready on there field
It is important to have clear goals and objectives for the students to have a clear understanding of what they need to learn in the course subject. What skills and knowledge can the student expect to demonstrate while taking this course.
Margaret,
So true and so important. This understanding is essential if the students are going to know what has been accomplished and how far they have progress not to mention their understanding of the course requirements.
Gary
Dr. Gary Meers
Yes, I have seen that this is crucial to the classroom climate!
In order for the students to understand what is required of them to succeed in the course. This also helps both the students and the instructor stay on task!
Frank,
A supportive approach to helping other instructors integrate new content and/or delivery methods into there courses is needed. As long as they don't feel threaten the generally will cooperate and become part of the change effort. Also, if you can give them examples of how their classes will go better if they participate generally gets them involved. Some instructors never change and end their careers using the same content and tests they started with and for this group I am truly sad. Teaching is so much fun and the fact that we are impacting lives should motivate us to always be prepared and current.
Gary
Dr. Gary Meers
Roberto,
Good point and something we need to do on an ongoing basis to keep our students engaged.
Gary
Dr. Gary Meers
Bobbie,
There is no one best format. I would look at the syllabi being used in your college and among your colleagues and see if you can find a format that fits what you want to communicate in your syllabi. Then I would borrow that format and you will be good to go.
Gary
Dr. Gary Meers
Bobbie,
Not real clear about your question. You want to make your syllabus clear and concise with information that covers the policies, expectations and rules of your class. With a goal(s) and objectives listed in the front your students will know what you plan to cover and accomplish during the class. From there it is a matter of building a sequence of learning steps.
Gary
Dr. Gary Meers
Romana,
This is an essential step because without it the students won't know where the class is headed.
Gary
Dr. Gary Meers
Students are want to be informed from the very first class about what is expected of them and how they are going to be assessed in the class. It also helps the instructur stay focused on the required topics and to judge their overall progress.
It's clear that developing goals in a team teaching environment takes more than a causal effort. To ensure parallel classes stay parallel and that content and skills development are measured using the same standards in different classrooms requires serious dialog and coordination between the instructors delivering the material. With this in mind, I have found there are instructors who have been delivering the same material and measuring to the same standard for over 10 years with no real desire to update something that "works" but is clearly outdated. Although this module does not deal motivating others to change, would taking the approach of simply updating the material and measurement tools for a class be seen as too aggressive by a senior instructor? I'm aware that delivery is everything in presenting new ideas and I would like to avoid the "Rocking-the-Boat" image and be thought of as someone willing to make an effort to improve the process.
i think that we need to have ours students be part of our goals let them know what is next so they fill excited to be part of it .
