Never Walk Alone
Class Contracts for a Socially & Emotionally Safe Classroom
Guiding Question
Guiding Question
How can we work together to make sure that nobody ever feels like they're walking alone in this class?
How can we work together to make sure that nobody ever feels like they're walking alone in this class?
Overarching Leadership Themes
Overarching Leadership Themes
- You never know what's [happening] on the inside
- Relationships first
- Agape & Will to Serve
Skills
Skills
- I can analyze a short film for character development & social norms.
- I can apply what I've seen to my behavior and peer/staff relationships.
- I can contribute to discussions about class norms and commit to following them, along with my peers and teacher.
Lessons & Assignments
Lessons & Assignments
View Never Walk Alone
- Discuss/Brainstorm:
- How did Jack feel before he empowered himself by wearing his mom's initials on his shoes?
- How did he feel after his video went viral and he realized he had so much support? How did he feel after getting support from Chris Paul?
- Brainstorms List #1: How would it feel to be in a classroom where we empowered ourselves and each other? What does that LOOK like and FEEL like?
- How would a totally support community look? What ACTIONS can we take to ensure nobody in this class ever feels like they are walking alone?
- Create Class Contract
- Brainstorms List #1: How would it feel to be in a classroom where we empowered ourselves and each other? What does that LOOK like and FEEL like?
- Brainstorm List #2: How would a totally support community look? What ACTIONS can we take to ensure nobody in this class ever feels like they are walking alone?
- With the class narrow the brainstorm down to the final contract/agreement.
- Have everyone sign it & post it.