Classroom Guidelines
– Be open and share your feelings and opinions
– Honesty with courtesy
– Give each other the benefit of the doubt
– Don’t get offended too easily
– When you disagree, state your reasons
– Be culturally aware
– Be punctual
– Don’t make generalizations
– Respect others when they are speaking in class (i.e. no interruptions)
– Try to speak only English in class
– Be understanding of others’ experience
– Use the safety word if discussions become too heated
– Avoid absolute statements
– Use modifiers such as “I believe,” “In my view,” etc.
– Clarify the terms you use in class
– Don’t be afraid to discuss stereotypes and prejudice