Tip 07

Saying Goodbye to Reviewing the Syllabus on Day 1

Begin with relationships and belonging before asking students to absorb a long list of course procedures.

Starting the yearStudent relationships · Classroom routines6-minute read

Try this tomorrow

Trade ten minutes of syllabus review for a structured activity that helps you learn names, interests, experiences, or hopes.

Use this with a mentor or team

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