Starting the Semester Strong: Implementing Syllabus Activities to Engage Your Students
What strategies might you consider to engage your students in actively using your syllabus? On Episode 56 of the Note Doctors podcast, Dr. Amy Hatch, an Assistant Professor of Instruction in Music Theory from The University of Texas at Arlington who is certified in ACUE’s Framework, shares the impact of implementing the syllabus reconnaissance activity with her students. Listen to the episode and then access our resource below for guidance on how to use a syllabus reconnaissance or scavenger hunt in your course.
Listen to this episode of the Note Doctors podcast on YouTube: Episode 56: Amy Hatch
Highlights:
- 7:50 – Introduction to experience with ACUE
- 9:32 – Learn about Dr. Hatch’s use of a syllabus reconnaissance activity
- 18:13 – Benefits of engaging in faculty development opportunities
- 20:33 – Learn about Dr. Hatch’s use of a common errors activity
- 31:05 – Learn about Dr. Hatch’s use of an exit ticket
- 01:01:19 – Hear about Dr. Hatch’s plans to develop a liquid syllabus
Implementation resource: ACUE Downloadable
Ask Yourself: How has your use of a syllabus activity impacted students’ understanding of your expectations and engagement in your course?
