I forgot to post these before. I think it’s interesting to look at how at how rights and responsibilities get articulated differently each semester:
Finally, this year
Student Rights
To ask questions without fear of judgment
To develop our own opinions and ideas
To disagree–even assertively (at times), but never aggressively
To be wrong and to change one’s mind
To have a supportive environment in which to learn
Student Responsibilities
To ask for clarification when expectations are not clear
To respect others’ opinions and ideas
To disagree constructively
- Restating others ideas before disagreeing
- Give reasons why you disagree
To stay on topic, but also be willing to go with flow at times
To learn through participation, both as a class and in small group
- To be prepared
- To contribute
- To be engaged
To actively listen to others, and not interrupt
To be honest (i.e., don’t pull a Lance Armstrong)
Teach. Brian. Teach. 
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