Listen to one another respectfully
and attentively (e.g., look at the person who is speaking; don't look
bored or uninterested when someone is speaking; don't interrupt, wait
until the speaker has finished before asking a question or expressing
a view; don't engage in side conversations).
Accept that students will
sometimes disagree with others' points of view. Agree to honor them
nonetheless.
Avoid using put-downs (even
humorous ones).
Consider confidential anything
said during discussion.
Be responsible for the quality
of the discussion.
Be open to new ideas and
free to experiment with new or poorly formed ideas.
Acknowledge if you are hurt
or offended by something that has been said.
Accept that people sometimes
make mistakes or are misinformed.
Feel free to participate
and give others an opportunity to do so as well.
Do not monopolize the discussion.
Be sensitive to others'
needs, especially to the need for privacy.
Acknowledge that racism,
sexism, class discrimination and stereotypes exist and try actively
to combat them
Feel free to admit that
they don't understand something and ask for clarification.
Speak and listen to others
as they would like others to speak and listen to them.
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