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Develop Classroom Agreements with Learners<\/i><\/h1>\n

In contrast to the teacher presenting the rules to<\/span> learners, a collaborative agreement can be created with<\/span> learners, allowing them to shape their learning community together. Learners feel bought-in because they played a central part in the creation of the agreements. When they see their needs and hopes reflected in the agreements they are much more likely to uphold and honor them. This is often done through treatment agreements or classroom constitutions in elementary school but can be a valuable practice for secondary students and even adult learners to participate in as well, often taking the form of establishing norms.<\/p>\n

Bright Spots<\/span><\/h3>\n

Gain inspiration from authentic examples of this strategy shared by teachers who have used them with their learners.<\/p>\n

Creating your own Bright Spots? Let’s get them out into the world! Share yours here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Treatment Agreement<\/h4>\n

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Source:\u00a0<\/span>Stephen Murray<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Community Agreements for Professional Learning<\/h4>\n

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At Learner-Centered Collaborative we share community agreements at the start of each professional learning session and invite participants to amend them or add to them and then select one to set as an intention during the time together.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Co-Create Norms<\/h4>\n

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Source: Taylor Ramsey on\u00a0<\/span>Twitter<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Ask students to share their thoughts about what they should do to make class a safe space where they feel they belong and can do their best. These can become the source of your classroom agreements.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Resources<\/h3>\n

Inspired?<\/strong> Use the resources below to bring this learner-centered strategy to your learning community.<\/p>\n

\"\ud83d\udcd6\"<\/span>Methods for creating community agreements<\/a><\/span>
\n\"\ud83d\udcd6\"<\/span>Culturally relevant social norms contract<\/a><\/span>
\n\"\ud83d\udcd6\"<\/span>Classroom Constitution<\/a><\/span>
\n\"\ud83d\udcd6\"<\/span>Developing Values with High School Students<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Ready for More?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Want to explore more strategies?<\/strong> See the whole list here<\/a><\/u>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Need more support implementing this strategy?<\/strong> Check out our self-paced courses<\/a><\/u>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Are you implementing this strategy in your classroom?<\/strong> Share more to be featured in a bright spot here<\/a><\/u> or submit evidence for a micro-credential.<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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