The course syllabus is a critical means of communication between teacher and student and can help set the tone, create an inclusive climate, and establish the conditions for learning in the course.

Teaching students to read, reference and remember a course syllabus can be a challenge for many professors. Here are three strategies to encourage students to engage with their syllabus.

Rather than reviewing syllabus material, instructors can consider these five ideas to implement on the first day of class to promote students’ engagement and academic success.