Team Teaching @ BU (and Beyond)
Overview This is a brief introduction to team teaching that contains a curated, annotated list of teaching resources. It can be used to begin the process of developing a team taught course or to support faculty who have already embarked on team teaching. (Note: While this resource is designed for instructors of Hub specialty courses, […]
Suggestions for a Learner-Centered Syllabus
Academic Freedom Statement Academic freedom is a cornerstone for institutions of higher education. It is the freedom to engage in research, scholarship, teaching, and learning. The Faculty Handbook articulates the university’s commitment to academic freedom and how instructors and students are responsible in upholding academic freedom and maintaining an encouraging environment of intellectual inquiry and […]
Encouraging Student Engagement
Warm Language A syllabus does not just provide relevant information about your course, but it also invites students to form a first impression of you, your course, and your teaching style.Prior to the course, students can learn about faculty and their courses through many channels (e.g., other students, other faculty, advisors, your department profile, and […]
Required Content
Course-Specific Front Matter The very beginning of your syllabus should provide important details that are specific to your course: how students can contact you and information about the course topic and learning goals. Course/Program Policies & Procedures Following the front matter, syllabi should also include university policies, program/department policies, and your own course-specific policies that […]
Welcome to Teaching at BU
Getting Started BU Login After you receive your university ID number, you will need to create your BU Login Name & Password, which will grant you access to most technological resources at BU. These credentials will be used whenever you need to log into a BU site and may be used in conjunction with Duo […]
Experiential Learning for Graduate Students
Showcase on Graduate Experiential Learning College of Communication Boston University College of Communication offers several experiential learning opportunities through labs and practicums. School of Hospitality Graduate Work Experience in Hospitality Contact: Associate Professor of the Practice Leora Lanz Read more about SHA’s EL opportunities School of Hospitality undergraduate and graduate students are required to have […]
Experiential Learning for Undergraduate Students
Experiential Learning Resources for Faculty: Introduction
Experiential Learning at Boston University “Experiential learning” is often used at Boston University as an umbrella term, along with subcategories such as experimental learning, project-based learning, design-based learning, community-engaged learning, place-based learning, and practicums. Experiential learning is an engaged learning process whereby students “learn by doing” and by reflecting on the experience. Experiential learning activities […]
Partnerships in Experiential Learning: FAQ
What is an EL partnership? A partnership is a formalized and mutually beneficial relationship between a university group/course/class and an outside entity, such as a business, community organization or government agency. Potential partners include campus groups, industry, legislative offices, community-based development organizations, municipalities, and K-12 schools. Is an EL partnership right for my course? Partnerships […]
Assessment for Experiential Learning
Guidelines for Faculty for Assessment As with any type of assessment, assessment of experiential learning activities should always be conducted with the goals of the activity in mind. Backwards design, as the process is called, involves setting out specific learning objectives for a unit, planning student activities and assignments in order to achieve those objectives, […]