Angela Jenks on episode 289 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

I think the most important thing is thinking about the syllabus from a student's perspective.

The farther you get in a field, the more differently you read.
-Angela Jenks

Looking for open education resources is always good, no matter what field you are in.
-Angela Jenks

I think the most important thing is thinking about the syllabus from a student’s perspective.
-Angela Jenks

Resources Mentioned

What information to include in syllabus?

When will your class meet?

Remember the holidays

How much reading should you assign?

How much do the books/course materials cost?

How many works are written by women, people of color, or other marginalized authors?

Is your syllabus accessible?

Conduct a more detailed self-assessment of inclusion in your syllabus and course design with this survey

Include a statement on access and inclusion

Include a basic needs statement

Give a quiz on your syllabus, or make it interactive