What is a comprehensive syllabus? How can you create an effective syllabus? How can you motivate students to refer to the syllabus? What is a comprehensive syllabus? A comprehensive syllabus: Sets the tone for the course. (Posner & Rudnitsky, 1994) Communicates what, when, and how students will learn.
Aspects of Task-Based Syllabus Design by David Nunan, The English Centre, University of Hong Kong, December 2001 Introduction and overview Syllabus design is concerned with the selection, sequencing and justification of the content of the curriculum.
Authentic Assessment Toolbox, a how-to text on creating authentic tasks, rubrics, and standards for measuring and improving student learning. Inside, you will findchapters on