pedagogical principle:
Belonging
Belonging refers to teaching practices that highlight the relevance of course content and encourage supportive relationships to help students feel accepted and valued in the classroom community.
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Welcome Message for Students
An inviting welcome message, right at the start of the document, establishes an early connection between you and your students. This welcoming tone can… Read more >
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Purpose and Relevance of Coursework
A strong emphasis on the purpose of coursework and its relevance to students’ careers, interests, and lives improves student motivation and engagement. This could… Read more >
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Peer Collaboration
Students are encouraged to collaborate and work in teams in many classes at MIT to practice explaining concepts and learn from one another. However,… Read more >
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Valuing Different Viewpoints
Your syllabus can explicitly communicate your commitment to creating a learning environment in which all students can learn and whose varied perspectives matter in… Read more >
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Norms and Expectations for the Classroom Community
Students benefit from having a positive classroom community, but they don’t always know what participation should look like. The syllabus can clearly communicate expectations… Read more >