Effective Practices in Teaching
Start Improving Your Course:
- Teaching in Different Formats (e.g., online, hybrid, HyFlex, in-person)
- Flexible Teaching for Emergencies (e.g., rapid transitions, continuity planning)
Additional CAFE Resources for Course Design
Building an Effective, Inclusive, Syllabus for CPP
These resources are designed to support CPP instructors in creating clear, effective, and inclusive syllabi. Whether you’re refining an existing course or building a syllabus from the ground up, the tools below offer practical guidance, examples, and descriptions of syllabus elements. You can use the customizable template aligned with best practices to create your own inclusive syllabus!
- Inclusive syllabus checklist - Insure that you are using best practices in creating an inclusive syllabus.
- Annotated Sample Syllabus - View a sample syllabus with annotated information describing its structure.
- Syllabus Template (customizable) - Save time building your syllabus by tailoring this template to fit your course.
Student Resources for Your Syllabus or Canvas Course
Faculty may include the following links in their syllabus or Canvas course under campus or student support resources. Proactively directing students to these services can help address academic, technical, or personal challenges before they impact learning. Each resource includes a brief description of available support. Links are curated by CAFE and are periodically reviewed to ensure accurate, up-to-date information.
- Learning and Support Resources - Shortcuts to student services and campus technologies.
- Technology Support - Find tutorials, guides, and get support with Canvas.
- University Policies - Accessibility, privacy, data security, student conduct, and academic catalog.