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If you need to disagree with something, do so respectfully and to share your differences, not to put the other down

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Participate in the discussion whether it is through unmuting, messaging the group, messaging a specific person, or letting someone know your thoughts on their comment and that you appreciate them sharing.

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Let yourself disagree with others! That's awesome!

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Let yourself disagree with others! That's awesome!

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Be gentle. You don't need to sugarcoat things but try to think carefully about what you say before you say it.

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Put cellphones and distractions away to allow yourself to be present in the class

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Follow raise-hand or called upon protocols to share

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This is the kind of class that will only work if we're really a coheisve unit. We don't have to be best friends forever, but we owe it to each other to at least know who everyone is.

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Ask questions!

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Be genuine and kind

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Allow people to share their opinions even if it's different from yours

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Place where we're able to have discussions around uncomfortable topics and listen with an open mind. To be able to not only break down our own implicit biases, but those of our peers as well.

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Validate the experience of others, avoid gaslighting.

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Don't interrupt others when they are sharing. Listen to others thoughts and opinions when it is their turn so they feel heard and you have time to reflect on what they are saying.

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Support each other even when we disagree. We can have different opinions but actively listening to everyone's thoughts helps them feel heard and validated even if they're not the same opinions as anyone else.

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Use identity-first langauge for people who prefer it

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Use identity-first langauge for people who prefer it

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Do mental health check ins like thumb up/down/middle to see where each person is.

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Letting others finish their thought (not interrupting).

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Letting others finish their thought (not interrupting).

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Thoughtful and respectful participation in class discussions

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Use person-first language

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Actively listening to peers and instructors with the intent to understand

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Be open-minded and listen when someone is sharing a personal experience

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Respect and humanization of all, not just those involved with the course