Our Tribes Agreements
1. Attentive Listening
Pay attention and look at the person who is speaking.
Know when and how to take turns speaking in the group.
Paraphrase what people have said to let them know they have been heard.
Use appropriate body language in response to the speaker, like nodding and smiling.
2. Appreciation/No Put Downs
Avoid put-down remarks and actions.
Compliment, appreciate, and recognize each other's gifts and talents.
3. Participation/Right to Pass
Choose how much we will share about ourselves in a group activity.
Respect each other's right to pass.
4. Mutual Respect
Show respect for and welcome others-no matter what their uniqueness, ie., ethnicity, gender, age, etc.
Show respect for and welcome newcomers.
Respect each other's property.
Respect individual skills, talents, and contributions.
Respect individual privacy (no rumors or gossip).
Building A Classroom Community
Inclusion: A Sense of Belonging
Introduce ourselves and offer a short description of our feelings, interests, resources, talents or special qualities.
Express hopes or expectations for what will happen during the group's time together.
Listen to others, not only for what they say but how they feel.
Reflect on our experiences.
Feel a sense of belonging and being a part or the group.
Influence: To Feel of Value
Participate in setting goals for the group
Feel comfortable in saying what we think and feel.
Respect people's differences.
Build on each other's strengths.
Think about how we can contribute to the group.
Work together to make decisions so that everyone feels they can influence others.
Work to resolve, rather than avoid uncomfortable problems and conflicts that begin to separate members.
Community: Working Together Creatively
Solve problems creatively.
Work together successfully to complete tasks.
Share leadership in the group and share responsibility.
Assess improvements and reflect upon individual and community experiences.
Take time to celebrate achievements and successes.
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