Reading Outcomes and Expectations Promote Transparency
Channel: Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at OU
Date: 2019-12-12

See a text version of this Teaching Tip at oakland.edu/teachingtips (direct link at end of description). When students new to the university see a reading assignment on the syllabus, they likely assume they need read line by line for recall and comprehension. But “reading” can be a very different action based on your discipline, course learning outcomes, and class activities. Students can have a difficult time navigating unspoken learning expectations around a reading assignment, which can result in students giving up on rich learning opportunities. If we want all students to get the intended benefits of reading, provide a reading outcome and expectation statement. Such a practice helps promote transparency in learning and teaching (TILT, https://tilthighered.com/). Direct Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ylVvsgW5UPi8oMmAD2naCtO8VUMseLaIETYkWB1c2U8/edit#