Module 6: Syllabus Assignmen
Syllabus and Schedule (for a proposed 1101/1102 course). (20 points)
FORMAT: syllabus genre and table-based daily schedule
Using our theoretical readings, discussions from class, our guest lectures, and our beta-testing on creating assignments, you will build your own syllabus for a proposed freshman level writing course (typically an 1101 or 1102). There are several syllabi examples to look at before preparing our own. We will also talk about how to build daily schedule for instruction. Having these two documents will be absolutely crucial to entering your writing classroom fully prepared.
Use our template to cover all the sections you need to have like SLOs, course descriptions, policies, etc. Then PERSONALIZE It based on your choices. Some items that might be included:
- readings/textbook
- theme (if desired)
- student learning outcomes (SLOs — provided – GS website on FYW)
- assignments (list)
- 2 assignments fully fleshed out) plus the one “common assignment”
- grading expectations
- peer review
- classroom expectations /policies
Schedules:
To build a schedule, use my sample in the module and build at least 3 weeks of a twice a week or three times a week class. This means for each day you have instructions for work in class and instructions for work at home.
Syllabus Grading Criteria
The syllabus is part of your teaching portfolio. It is worth 2o points and will be graded on the required, included elements listed in the description and based on our samples. You must include:
- a syllabus
- 3 assignments including the common assignment
- a schedule for the first three weeks of a class
Due Date
There is a workshop for the syllabus. It is optional in April. The final syllabus/assignments/schedule are due WEEK 16 and then revised (if desired) in your Teaching Portfolio due in the FINAL WEEK of class.
- From the Assessments dropdown menu, Assignments.
- Submit all documents to the assignment boxes:
- Syllabus, Schedule and Assignments
- Final Rationale Essay
- Teaching Portfolio.