pedagogical principle:

Transparency

Transparency involves clearly describing why you want students to learn specific concepts and skills and how you designed the assessments, class activities, and course policies to guide their learning.

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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 >

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