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Contracting for Back to School
Duration
One 50-min class periodSubject
- Advisory
- Civics & Citizenship
- English & Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
Grade
6–12Language
English — USPublished
Updated
Overview
About This Activity
An inclusive and welcoming learning environment is anchored in a classroom that is grounded on principles of mutual respect. Contracting is the process of openly discussing with your students expectations for how classroom members will treat each other to foster an inclusive class culture. By the end of this activity, your class will have a contract that lays the foundation for a learning environment where all students feel seen and heard.
Preparing to Teach
A Note to Teachers
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Procedure
Steps for Implementation
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