Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-126) and index.

Focus on learning -- Preparing students -- Setting a framework for k nowledge -- Planning your learning-centered syllabus : an overview of t he process -- Composing a learning-centered syllabus -- Using a learnin g-centered syllabus -- Examples -- Checklist -- Table of contents -- In structor information -- Student information form -- Letter to the stude nts or teaching philosophy statement -- Purpose of the course -- Course description -- Course objectives -- Readings -- Resources -- Course ca lendar -- Course requirements -- Policies and expectations : attendance , late papers, missed tests, class behaviors, and civility -- Policies and expectations : academic integrity, disability access, and safety -- Evaluation -- Grading procedures -- How to succeed in this course : to ols for study and learning -- Suggested readings -- General teaching -- Active learning -- Assessment and evaluation -- Cooperative and collab orative learning -- Course and curriculum design -- Critical thinking - - Information technology -- Learning and motivation -- Student differen ces -- Online resources for syllabus construction -- Teaching portfolio s.