Preparing an Inclusive Syllabus

Rationale

“What if a course syllabus could transform into a content experience that students really wanted to look at and engage with, as opposed to a resource we dictated they ‘must read’? Are we at the tipping point for this to happen?” (Pacansky-Brock, 2014, para. 1)

Practices

Use a checklist to ensure essential elements are included
Use student-friendly language and visuals
Include diversity and accessibility statements
Include links to academic and social support resources
Use visuals to create interest
Create a graphic syllabus to show connections
Create a liquid syllabus to increase equity
Include “big ideas” to show relevance of course material

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Preparing an Inclusive Syllabus

Rationale

Practices

Use a checklist to ensure essential elements are included

Use student-friendly language and visuals

Include diversity and accessibility statements

Include links to academic and social support resources

Use visuals to create interest

Create a graphic syllabus to show connections

Create a liquid syllabus to increase equity

Include “big ideas” to show relevance of course material