January 27, 2015 - 21:37
Strive for conversation, not confrontation
Practice attentive listening
Practice confidentiality -- keep stories and facts from individuals and placements within our group
Regard disagreement as valuable, not personal
Speak from your own experience and validate other experiences -- at the same time, be open to re-seeing experiences from new perspectives and discourses
Don't make assumptions
Don't be afraid to ask questions
Consider your own well-being as part of taking care of our community
Speak with love and respect and assume other people are doing the same; assume good intent and follow up with questions if clarification is needed
Be direct with statements, positive or negative
Challenge ideas instead of people
Always do your best -- be content with what you are able to do, don't push yourself too far
Respect what others say
Consider intent vs. impact in speaking and listening
Address Idea, not Person: Try to talk it out. Don't disregard people forever. Try to understand where people come from. Be aware of your words- going back to intent vs. impact. Use "I" statements and express how you feel instead of attacking. Express why you disagree or feel uncomfortable. Distance person from idea.
Be concise
Participate if comfortable, and make it easier for people not to make assumptions about your participation by communicating if you are having an off day
Embrace diversity and diverse opinions
Reflect on what you learn
Think before you speak but don't be afraid to share your ideas
Be aware of the space you take up in the classroom
1. Be honest, supportive;
Don't repond to the person --
just to the comment.
2. Listen, but don't judge
Accept others' differences
Think objectively
3. Always do your best
Don't compare yourself at all
Accept yourself now.
Comments
Edits and Suggestions
Submitted by Sonder_mariner on January 28, 2015 - 14:26 Permalink
Take Away:
Treat others as you wish to be treated
Add:
Confidentiality: Do not share specifics of class outside of class, including placements
Treat others with respect or treat others as they wish to be treated or. Something.
Clarifications:
Intent vs. Impact: make sure to take this into consideration both when listening and speaking
Address Idea, not Person: Try to talk it out. Don't disregard people forever. Trying to understand where people come from. Be aware of your words- going back to intent vs. impact. Use "I" statements and express how you feel instead of attacking. Express why you disagree or feel uncomfortable. Distance person from idea.
this one was kinda hard for us just sayin