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Course Description<\/h2>\n\n

The course description is a short but powerful statement (200-300 words) because it acts as a window into the course and can draw student interest. The description should summarize the key themes, topics, or concepts covered in the course and provide a brief overview of how you plan to approach the subject matter. Consider explaining why students should take this course and how students can benefit by engaging with the course material.<\/h2>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"c73f1a6e-610b-4985-a90a-85aa9d0a2faa"}]},{"position":{"x":47.716346153846,"y":45.690152214022},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

University Policies<\/h2>\n\n

Western University requires that several statements are included in all syllabi. These can be a valuable resource for your students. Check to see if an official set of policies is used by your home department that you can copy and paste into your syllabus. If not, you can find the required course outline statements at this link: https:\/\/www.uwo.ca\/univsec\/pdf\/academic_policies\/exam\/courseoutlines.pdf<\/a><\/h2>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"1e099e88-0ee7-4a7d-aa18-c0ab95fbbd7a"}]},{"position":{"x":20.552884615385,"y":57.106203874539},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"
Instructor Information<\/h2>\n\n
Introduce yourself to your students, providing the following details:<\/h2>\n\n
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Instructor name, credentials, and contact information<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Office hour information and instructions on how students can best reach you<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Teaching assistant names and contact (if applicable)<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"2e0cbae9-24b5-4af5-aa05-a4452e887daf"}]},{"position":{"x":33.894230769231,"y":78.744810885609},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"
Course Information<\/h2>\n\n
Provide the following details at the beginning of your syllabus:<\/h2>\n\n
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Course name and code that fits within the Western University course structure<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Class\/tutorial\/lab times and locations<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Pre\/co\/anti-requisites and required requisite statement<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
https:\/\/www.uwo.ca\/univsec\/pdf\/academic_policies\/exam\/courseoutlines.pdf<\/a><\/h2>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"80aa6127-73bb-4533-bfb4-ccd6d2f44ec7"}]},{"position":{"x":79.447115384615,"y":10.346517527675},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"
Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n
Course-level learning outcomes state the knowledge, skills and values that students will take away from the learning experience. You can reflect upon your department\u2019s program-level learning outcomes as inspiration for your course learning outcomes. Determine what abilities you want students to develop by taking your class and communicate them in the following way:<\/h2>\n\n
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Begin with: \u201cBy the end of this course students will be able to:\u201d<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Use measurable, observable verbs to begin each statement and provide context and some links to assessments. (4-8 learning outcomes; 1-2 sentences each)<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"0bd5fa01-3d2a-499b-ac0c-c1b5159e2ac5"}]},{"position":{"x":72.596153846154,"y":33.461139298893},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"
Course Materials<\/h2>\n\n
Include a description of the materials required for your course, such as textbooks, course note packages, or laboratory materials. Identify where students can acquire these resources. If specific equipment or devices are required for this course, provide that information here.<\/h2>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"22f86854-048f-4c11-9d23-9e90fcb394f6"}]},{"position":{"x":72.355769230769,"y":59.712292435424},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"
Learning Tools and Resources<\/h2>\n\n
Identify specific resources or tools that can support students in your course. Western University offers many valuable resources for students such as Learning Development & Success<\/a> and the Writing Support Centre<\/a>. You may also share strategies for learning in your particular course, frequently asked questions (FAQs), web tutorials, assignment exemplars, or other supplementary material.<\/h2>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"a4317f9f-a9ec-407b-87d3-e8c3d9efce89"}]},{"position":{"x":84.254807692308,"y":80.243888376384},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"
University Policies<\/h2>\n\n
Western University requires that several statements are included in all syllabi. These can be a valuable resource for your students. Check to see if an official set of policies is used by your home department that you can copy and paste into your syllabus. If not, you can find the required course outline statements at this link: https:\/\/www.uwo.ca\/univsec\/pdf\/academic_policies\/exam\/courseoutlines.pdf<\/a><\/h2>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"800a1c45-1921-4df3-80dc-7a44a8906c10"}]}],"hotspotNumberLabel":"Hotspot #num","closeButtonLabel":"Close","image":{"path":"images\/image-5d5edc486a814.png","mime":"image\/png","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":1988,"height":1283},"backgroundImageAltText":"This is an image of the first two pages of a syllabus."},"library":"H5P.ImageHotspots 1.10","metadata":{"contentType":"Image Hotspots","license":"U","title":"Syllabus Pages 1-2"},"subContentId":"b047274f-fa6d-48c8-8f1e-5e751815068f"},"useSeparator":"auto"},{"content":{"params":{"iconType":"icon","icon":"info","color":"#000000","hotspots":[{"position":{"x":38.4,"y":20.00188253012},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"
Evaluation<\/h2>\n\n
Describe how student performance will be evaluated in the course. Include a breakdown of the weight (%) of each assessment with the exact due dates. Provide brief descriptions for each assessment so that students know what each assessment involves, its value, and the expectations for its successful completion.<\/h2>\n\n
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Ensure your assessment choices give students the opportunity to demonstrate the learning outcomes established for the course. For example, the Chemistry in Careers presentation assessment in the chemistry course you see in this image allows students to demonstrate they have mastered the third learning outcome for the course: \u201cDiscuss how chemistry is integrated into careers and disciplines of interest.\u201d<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Consider the pacing of your assessments. Will students receive timely feedback on their work or are there times in the term where students will be over- or under-loaded?<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Note that Western University students must receive feedback on their work accounting for 15% of their final grade at least 3 days prior to the deadline for \u201cwithdrawal from a course without academic penalty.\u201d As well, course exams cannot be scheduled during the final week of class.<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Include any course-specific conditions for passing the course, such as minimum attendance or passing the final exam.<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Specify your late or missed assessment policy. Clearly indicate if you require students to submit documentation to support their request for accommodation for components worth less than 10% of their course grade. See Western University policy statements for assessment here: https:\/\/www.uwo.ca\/univsec\/pdf\/academic_policies\/exam\/courseoutlines.pdf<\/a><\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"910ddbd6-86bb-4bed-a1a5-3be5e7a1fa93"}]}],"hotspotNumberLabel":"Hotspot #num","closeButtonLabel":"Close","image":{"path":"images\/image-5d5ee56938ce4.png","mime":"image\/png","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":1990,"height":1284},"backgroundImageAltText":"This is an image of the third and fourth pages of a syllabus."},"library":"H5P.ImageHotspots 1.10","metadata":{"contentType":"Image Hotspots","license":"U","title":"Syllabus Pages 3-4"},"subContentId":"b66c2214-4e7d-4857-9f59-66645364953f"},"useSeparator":"auto"},{"content":{"params":{"iconType":"icon","icon":"info","color":"#000000","hotspots":[{"position":{"x":19.110576923077,"y":31.888812154696},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"
Learning Tools and Resources<\/h2>\n\n
Identify specific resources or tools that can support students in your course. Western University offers many valuable resources for students such as Learning Development & Success<\/a> and the Writing Support Centre<\/a>. You may also share strategies for learning in your particular course, frequently asked questions (FAQs), web tutorials, assignment exemplars, or other supplementary material.<\/h2>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"790c2e67-0033-4835-b836-0cfae8999060"}]},{"position":{"x":22.596153846154,"y":84.910220994475},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"
Teaching Approach<\/h2>\n\n
Write this section from the point of view of an instructor speaking directly to the students. Describe the instructional strategies and learning activities that you plan to use most frequently in your course. Identify any theories, methods, or practices that have informed your choices. If students understand why a course is structured in a particular way, they may be more motivated to engage in classroom activities.<\/h2>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"33e108ef-92ce-4071-a4be-8ae0a33ca6ad"}]},{"position":{"x":72.836538461538,"y":9.1476749539595},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"
Class Schedule\/Content Table<\/h2>\n\n
The class schedule is often presented in a table format so that instructors can provide a week-to-week breakdown of the topics they intend to cover and preparation expectations for students. Students appreciate having a quick reference guide for the layout of the course. Include weekly topics, due dates, and required readings in this table. If the course includes tutorials or labs consider also noting the topics of these sessions.<\/h2>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"6099f567-bf83-40e4-a049-3d6ec180df83"}]}],"hotspotNumberLabel":"Hotspot #num","closeButtonLabel":"Close","image":{"path":"images\/image-5d5ee62b4034c.png","mime":"image\/png","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":1987,"height":1287},"backgroundImageAltText":"This is an image of the fifth and sixth pages of a syllabus."},"library":"H5P.ImageHotspots 1.10","metadata":{"contentType":"Image Hotspots","license":"U","title":"Syllabus Pages 5-6"},"subContentId":"66489c46-3d7a-47b1-9e7c-0892bcd50033"},"useSeparator":"auto"},{"content":{"params":{"iconType":"icon","icon":"info","color":"#000000","hotspots":[{"position":{"x":17.067307692308,"y":12.396408839779},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"
Instructor Policies<\/h2>\n\n
Consider what kinds of information will help students meet your expectations and support their success in your course. These policies may relate to your teaching values and how you approach course design. They may also cover the expectations you have for student engagement with the course. Choose and formulate policies that would be most relevant to your course. Some examples include:<\/h2>\n\n
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Academic Integrity \u2013 What are your expectations around student honesty and accountability?<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Accessibility \u2013 What approaches have you taken to reduce barriers to learning for students?<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Attendance \u2013 What are your expectations around arriving to class on time and\/or missed classes?<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Group Work \u2013 What are your expectations around peer interactions and student collaborations?<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Inclusivity, Diversity, and Respect \u2013 What steps have you taken to ensure that the classroom is an inclusive space for all students?<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Office Hours \u2013 Why should students visit your office hours? What should they expect? How can they prepare?<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Participation \u2013 How will students engage with you, the course material and their peers?<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Preparation \u2013 What are your expectations around preparation for in-class or online activities?<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Use of Electronic Devices \u2013 What role will electronic devices play in your classroom? (Note: Banning electronic devices is inappropriate given that some students require laptops for accessibility purposes)<\/h2>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"6a725063-2aed-4557-b7f8-ab6ead80b983"}]},{"position":{"x":66.706730769231,"y":56.07447053407},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"
University Policies<\/h2>\n\n
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