Expectations

EXPECTATIONS FOR OPTIMAL CLASSROOM INTERACTION

This course will be taught in a leaner-centered environment.  As such: 

• You are expected to work actively with your peers, sharing, taking and giving, listening and explaining, questioning and answering. 

• You are expected to be prepared for participation in class discussions and in group work, and for assisting your peers to come to an understanding of the material.

• You are expected to take an active roll in the learning processs. 

• You should be open to listen to, and appreciate, differences in opinions, life experience, worldviews, values/beliefs, etc.

• Most importantly, you are expected to be courteous to each other, and to me (Professor Krauss). 

Our class is a hate-free zone. Please be mindful of how you communicate your values, beliefs, ideas, opinions, etc. While we will often disagree with other people, it does not give anyone the right to intentionally hurt others with words or to discriminate against them. Words matter. 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME

• First and foremost, I am here to support your educational goals.

• You can expect me to respond to your emails within 24-48 hours.

• You can expect me to grade your homework, quizzes, and exams within one week.  I will provide meaningful feedback.

• I will celebrate the diversity of learners in the classroom, and the unique perspective each student brings

• I will reframe your "mistakes" as the opportunities for learning that they are

• I will create a positive and supportive environment where you will feel safe to challenge yourself and grow 

MY ADVICE FOR SUCCESS

• Cultivate a positive attitude; Make friends and do your homework together in groups.

• Attend class, come on time, and stay the whole time.

• Read the new material before it is presented in class.

• Take responsibility for your own learning.

• Ask questions - lots of questions - to yourself, to classmates, to tutors, and to Professor Krauss.