How to create a syllabus. This advice guide, by Kevin Gannon, takes a deep dive into the components of making a comprehensive syllabus, including course goals, policies on attendance and late work, AI use, grading, and assessment. For each area, he offers questions to consider, options and examples, and links to the work of other experts.
How to teach a good first day of class. In this guide, James M. Lang covers both the theory and logistics of designing a first class that leaves a lasting impression on students. He also offers examples of first-day activities to use in different disciplines and how to follow up on those in subsequent classes.
How to make your teaching more engaging. This guide, written by Sarah Rose Cavanagh, argues that engagement is a necessary first step for learning. That doesn’t mean you have to be entertaining, Cavanagh notes. Rather, it means harnessing students’ limited cognitive resources — including attention — through effective course design and activities. She tells you how.
- Michelle D. Miller describes how to help faculty members reimagine assessments in the age of AI, in this Chronicle advice essay.
- James M. Lang argues in this Chronicle advice essay that professors should use more class time to help students develop their skills, including writing and reading. He offers several examples of professors who have done just that, including one who has students write their entire research papers in class.