Mutual Respect in the Classroom

Shared Expectations

Teachers show respect for students and learning. Teachers:

• Are knowledgeable about the subject matter.
• Are prepared for class with materials and visuals designed with all students in mind, including those with disabilities.
• Approach each class with enthusiasm for the learning process and academic inquiry.
• Foster an environment of collaborative learning, encouraging active participation rather than passive attendance.
• Respect students as individuals, taking into account a student's learning style, background, and demands on time.
• Set high performance standards and communicate how to achieve them successfully.
• Clearly state standards for evaluating student work when assignments are given.
• Return student work or respond to student inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Honor office hours and be reasonably available at other times.
• Refrain from using language, humor, or course examples that may be insulting or insensitive.

Students show respect for teachers and learning. Students:

• Prepare for each class and laboratory session.
• Approach each class with enthusiasm for the learning process and academic inquiry.
• Are willing to be active learner in the classroom.
• Value diversity in the classroom, refraining from using language that may be insulting or insensitive.
• Commit the necessary time and effort required in each course.
• Finish assignments in a timely fashion.
• Communicate with the teacher to prevent an issue from becoming an insurmountable problem.
• Respect the learning environment by minimizing distraction such as arriving late or reading other materials in class.
• Provide candid evaluations and recommendations for teachers.