Syllabus Statements and Resources

These resources list required and suggested syllabus statements; additional resources are provided to enhance the quality of your syllabus.

Promoting Student Well-being and Development

York College of Pennsylvania offers a range of resources and services to promote students' holistic well-being and development. Being aware of these resources and services can help you direct students to appropriate offices around campus.

Course Design

Important aspects of course design include clearly defined learning objectives, appropriate content selection, effective instructional strategies, and meaningful assessments. These elements should be carefully aligned to create a cohesive and engaging learning experience for students.

Seeking and Using Feedback

Seeking feedback is crucial for instructors to improve their teaching by using insights from others and identifying areas for growth. This process allows instructors to adjust their strategies, refine their content delivery, and ultimately enhance the overall learning experience for their students

Inclusive Teaching

Students come from diverse backgrounds, have diverse interests, and face diverse challenges. Inclusive teaching is a pedagogical approach that focuses on creating a learning environment where all students feel welcomed and valued. It involves intentionally designing and delivering instruction that acknowledges and addresses the diverse needs and experiences of all learners, ensuring that all students have equitable access to learning opportunities..

Technology & Online Teaching

Technology, including artificial intelligence (AI) offers valuable tools for teachers to create more engaging and personalized learning experiences, enhance communication and collaboration, and prepare students for a technology-driven future. It can also improve teaching efficiency and provide access to a wider range of learning resources.

Academic Advising Best Practices

This article summarizes ten academic advising best practices, all of which are supported by research from NACADA scholars and practitioners.

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