TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2007  THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2007
TOPIC OBJECTIVES READINGS ASSIGNMENTS
SYLLABUS To design a syllabus that is based on learning Handout Design a simple, philosophy & objective- 
theory, takes into account learning styles,  Chicago Handbook, pp. 13-16 based syllabus, showing all pertinent
incorporates teaching & learning Walvoord & Anderson, pp. 105-108 categories (readings, grading, policies,
objectives, and details evaluation measures etc.)
ASSIGNMENT To develop a course calendar that reflects Walvoord & Anderson, pp. 26-41 Design a simple assignment schedule 
SCHEDULE course objectives in an organized manner
through the course assessment points
PEDAGOGIES & To benchmark recognized best practices in Handout Pedagogies debate
BEST PRACTICES college teaching Drummond
To learn how to address issues such as: Lough
integration of faith, student diversity, Swicegood
teaching methodologies, classroom Ritchey
management, cheating, and technology Chicago Handbook, pp. 25-28, 
78, 95-96, 123-128, Chs. 9 & 10
GRADING & To learn to develop a grading rubric Handout Design a simple grading rubric
ARTIFACTS Walvoord & Anderson, Forward,
Preface, Chs. 1, 5, & 8-9
FORMATIVE To learn about formative assessments and Angelo & Cross, Chs. 1, 2, & 6 Choose an assessment for a specific
ASSESSMENTS how to use CATs to improve teaching class and explain why
& CATS and learning