{"id":21322,"date":"2023-08-08T11:52:44","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T15:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/cfc\/?page_id=21322"},"modified":"2025-03-12T11:46:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T15:46:17","slug":"learner-centered-syllabus-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/cfc\/learner-centered-syllabus-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Learner-Centered Syllabus Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Learner-Centered Syllabus Checklist<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>\u00adLearning Goals &amp; Outcomes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Provide a glossary of terms, acronym key, and jargon commonly used in the subject area.<\/li>\n<li>Learning goals encompass the full range of Dee Fink\u2019s dimensions of significant learning (i.e. knowledge, application, integration, human dimension, caring, learning, how to learn).<\/li>\n<li>Course level learning outcomes are clearly articulated and use specific action verbs.<\/li>\n<li>Learning outcomes are appropriately pitched (appropriate to stated objectives in prior and future courses)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Assessment<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Outcomes and assessments are aligned<\/li>\n<li>Major summative assessment activities are clearly defined<\/li>\n<li>Plans for frequent formative assessment with immediate feedback<\/li>\n<li>Assessments are adequately placed and scaffolded<\/li>\n<li>Grading information is included but separate from assessment; it is aligned with outcomes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Schedule<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Course schedule is fully articulated and logically sequenced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Classroom &amp; Environment<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Tone is positive, respectful, inviting<\/li>\n<li>Fosters positive motivation, describes value of course, promotes content as a vehicle for learning<\/li>\n<li>Communicates high expectations, projects confidence of success<\/li>\n<li>Syllabus is well organized, easy to navigate, requires interaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tips for Success<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Advice from previous students<\/li>\n<li>Check your WCU email regularly<\/li>\n<li>Specific notification settings in Canvas you prefer be used; suggested login frequency for Canvas<\/li>\n<li>Examples of conversation starters for office hour visits (more appropriate for first-year courses)<\/li>\n<li>Specific study\/success strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_cta admin_label=&#8221;Call To Action&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Palmer, M. 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