Norms+and+Expectations+for+Gems+2011-2012

We met for the first time on Thursday, October 13 from 3:30-5:30 and agreed on the following shared norms and values to guide our year of inquiry:


 * __ Shared Norms and Expectations __**

Mix and Match/Options/Openness Learning everyone’s name in a community Structure and guidance is necessary from the leadership with flexibility to go where conversations want to go Willingness to have deep and courageous conversations about best and worst practice, to risk, to share deeply, and tell of real examples Safe environment to share successes and failures Ability to think out loud without judgment Balance between deep thinking and practical tools for the classroom A moment to decompress at the start Hot tea, cookies, etc. to nourish us Aware of the space we are taking up as individuals, equal opportunity for everyone Attend to the on-line format in our discussions, too Aware of student perspective Engage in conversations about ourselves as learners Create an online format for this group Ability to change physical environment