Syllabus Jurisprudence in the Algerian EFL Classroom
While the concept of the syllabus has long ago developed to include mainly the course description, the instructor’s contact information, the course objectives, approach, and methodology, the required or recommended materials and readings, the course outline, the grading system, and the course policy, Algerian teachers are still stuck at the raw etymological definition of the syllabus as derived from Greek “syllibos,” meaning the course outline. To remedy for the pedagogical sin of depriving students from an invaluable pedagogical document, this article outlines steps to crafting effective course syllabi with a sample syllabus and practical recommendations for the benefit of faculty.
Designing a Great Syllabus
At the very least, the syllabus sends a symbolic message to the students regarding your personality as a teacher and the amount of investment you have made in the course (McKeachie 1986). First impressions are so important that it would be foolhardy to ignore the opportunity to make that impression fa vorable. Because the syllabus is a trans parent statement of the preliminary work you put into the course, it is a manageable, profound first impression. The word syllabus originates from the Greek word syllibos and is defined by Webster as "an outline of a course of
Energy
Energy is often defined as the ability to do work. There are many forms of energy. A few examples include; Gravitational energy, Kinetic energy (energy of motion), Thermal energy (heat energy), Potential energy. Potential energy is the energy something has based on its position in the universe. A stretched elastic band has potential energy. A rock held up in the air has potential energy based on its position.