We were also required to use the same syllabus format and develop a general syllabus. First of all, for our Intro to Psych class to count as a University Core class, it had to have 3 of 4 requirements anyway(emphasize writing, speaking, technology, and I forget the 4th). In addition, as a dept. we decided on a series of core chapters that everyone should teach. Any other chapters were up to the instructer. From those, general objectives were set. So, the front of the syllabus looks the same for everyone - textbook (we all use the same one), course description, and outcomes/objectives. Inside - well, that is up to the instructor in terms of how to meet these objectives, how to measure if the students have met the objectives, etc. I wouldn't say that it has removed academic freedom.
On Fri, 15 Feb 2002, Truhon, Stephen wrote: > We have received a request from the dean's office that we develop a common > syllabus for core courses in our area (i.e., General Psychology). While I am > supportive of the idea of setting standards for what students should know > when they exit General Psychology, I am concerned setting up such a common > syllabus would violate instructor's academic freedom to teach their courses > as they see fit. Have any of you encountered this situation? > > Stephen A. Truhon > Department of Social Sciences > Winston-Salem State University > Winston-Salem, NC 27110 > > > --- > You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
