Course Syllabi Guidelines
Woodring College of Education 2004

Course prefix, title, number of credits, quarter and year

Conceptual Framework Statement (must appear in all syllabi for educator preparation programs)
Preparing thoughtful, knowledgeable, and effective educators for a diverse society.

Instructor name, office location, office hours, telephone number and e-mail address

Course Description

• Taken directly from WWU Catalog
• Include prerequisites, if any

Targeted Standards

• List specific program standards targeted in the course.

Course Objectives

• Statements of what students will know and be able to do upon completion of the course.

Textbook(s) and/or Assigned Readings

Assessments/Assignments

• How performance (knowledge and skills) relative to the targeted standards and objectives will be evaluated.

Grading Scale

• Relative value of each assessment and point scale to be used in assigning grades.

Academic Dishonesty Policy (use the following paragraph)

Western Washington University students are responsible for reading, understanding, and following the policy and procedures regarding academic dishonesty as set forth in the WWU Academic Dishonesty Policy and Procedure (see Appendix D of the University Bulletin).

Reasonable Accommodation Policy (use the following paragraph)

It is the policy of Western Washington University to provide reasonable accommodation to the known physical, sensory, or mental limitations of qualified individuals except where such accommodation would impose undue hardship on the institution. To request accommodation, students must contact WWU disability Resources for Students at 360-650-3844 or www.drs.wwu.edu

Course Outline

• Include session dates, topics, and reading assignments.

Reference List

• List major professional literature/resources used by the instructor.

Consistent with the Woodring College of Education mission and vision, courses should reflect best professional practice including the use of research-based instructional strategies and technology, where appropriate. In addition, courses should include content and/or
objectives addressing diversity.

March 17, 2004