Watching all the freshman on campus made me think about how overwhelming that experience can be for students. 😨For most, everything is new. New can be amazing but it's also a bit scary.
Then they come to class and get a syllabus 📑 full of everything they're not sure they'll be able to do, or wondering how they're going to balance everything and not fail. That can also impact how they relate to your class.
As I began explaining the course expectations to my students, who are not freshman, they looked a bit glassy-eyed. 🤓 This made me think: how does my syllabus impact their learning? Does it set them up for success or for failure? Is it better to be welcoming or get the "worst part" over, like a bandaid?
I don't have any answers but it's something I'm thinking about.
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