Delivering Course Contact
Stick to what is in the syllabus. By doing so, you will keep the students in the same areana. If you're all over the map, then your students will be all over the map.
Joe,
Exactly right so it is so important to be clear on all of the expectations and requirements.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
i agree, the students will be confused and then in turn, not wanting to learn what is being taught
Martin,
I think you could build a very good case for such an approach. The key is to remain consistent in terms of course requirements so the students will know from day one what the expectations are. Other adjustments can be made as needed.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Could a case be made for a more organic approach to the syllabus? I find that as a class progresses and the strengths and weaknesses of the students become clear, I sometimes adapt to them by altering the nature of the course to some degree.
DANIEL,
The syllabus needs to be clear and concise. If it is not followed then there is no value associated with the syllabus by the students. With this loss of creditability comes loss of creditability for you as well and then it becomes difficult to maintain class control. Good point, thank you for making it.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
