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Syllabi Review Task Force

Syllabi Review Task Force. Central Texas College Instructional and Accreditation Support Services. CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE. Master Syllabus Template. Pieces and Parts. Current Syllabus Elements. Header : Institution Course Identifier, Office Hours, Instructor. Introduction

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Syllabi Review Task Force

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  1. Syllabi Review Task Force Central Texas College Instructional and Accreditation Support Services

  2. CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE Master Syllabus Template Pieces and Parts

  3. Current Syllabus Elements Header: Institution Course Identifier, Office Hours, Instructor • Introduction • Learning Outcomes • Instructional Materials • Course Requirements • Examinations • Semester Grade Computations • Notes and Additional Instructions from the Instructor • Course Outline Footer: Page Number, Course Identifier, Revision Date on Page One Only

  4. Syllabus Header: CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE ENGL 1301 (COURSE PREFIX/NUMBER) COMPOSITION I (COURSE TITLE) Semester Hours Credit: 3 (or appropriate number of credit hours) INSTRUCTOR: (leave blank underline ) OFFICE HOURS: (leave blank underline )

  5. I. Introduction • This section is made up of four parts: • Course Description • Use in the curriculum • Occupational relationships • Prerequisites

  6. I. A. Course Description • Provide common course description • Must contain the following: • Must adhere to the common description from the Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) or the Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) • May include additional information • Overal goals, content and major topics of course

  7. I. B. Use in Curriculum Detail how the course is used in a curriculum. Is it a required course, a recommended elective, or may it be used as an elective?

  8. I. C. Occupational Relationships This course is occupationally related and serves as preparation for careers in _______, ______ or _______. If the course is an occupational education course, this paragraph should list the Career field(s) that the course prepares the student to enter.

  9. I. D. Prerequisites If the course has prerequisite(s), list them using the course prefix, number, and title. If there are none, state “None” Prerequisite(s): None

  10. Learning Outcomes • Must state minimum learning outcomes as stated in WECM/ACGM • Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills - SCANS • Use of action verbs To be discussed in detail at March meeting

  11. III. Instructional Materials *USE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IN THIS SECTION* The instructional materials identified for this course are viewable through http://www.ctcd.edu/im/im_main.asp. NOTE: Remember to include any additional/ supplemental materials in the notes column of the instructional materials spreadsheet.

  12. IV. Course Requirements • This section should contain a detailed list of each requirement that the student must accomplish to successfully complete the course. • Each requirement should be described in adequate detail so that the student is able to readily understand the level of performance required. For example, this section might include: • Reading assignments • Projects • Class Performance • Class Participation • Other requirements

  13. IV. Course Requirements • Reading Assignments: • Include complete bibliographical information. • Indicate whether the student will hand in written homework, be questioned orally, or given announced/ unannounced quizzes on material read. • Indicate the desired level of student study effort.

  14. IV. Course Requirements • Projects: • Clearly list: • Requirements for the projecct • Options • Basis of selection and approval • Presentation methods • Evaluation criteria • Deadlines

  15. IV. Course Requirements • Class Performance: • Summarize the official institutional policy in the CTC catalog. • Provide answers indicating what prior arrangements must be made to make-up missed classwork. • Explain how an absent student obtains class notes and assignments. • Explain how class performance is graded.

  16. IV. Course Requirements • Class Participation: • Indicate the type and level of class participation expected • Indicate how class participation is graded

  17. IV. Course Requirements • Other Requirements: • List other requirements that must be successfully accomplished. • Requirements may be added or deleted as applicable to the specific syllabus being created.

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