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Sean Lindsay's avatar

Hey, Adrian. I love your insight about rules vs. norms. Norms are "community generated." And the possibilities for class discussion! Wonderful stuff. Thank you for sharing. I've been doing some writing about the relationship between classroom management as they relate to freedom and risk in the classroom. I very much love your clarity in that regard. Thank you! --Sean

Adrian Neibauer's avatar

Thank you for your kind words!

Jenna Vandenberg's avatar

I'm going to try the annotated syllabus next week!

Adrian Neibauer's avatar

Yay! Let me know how it goes.

dmartin's avatar

I Like the idea of the switch from agreements to commitments. Although both require action on my part, when I commit more of me and my heart is in it. Norms do not feel as if they require action from me. Also, this student BRAVING work is pure gold. Much to steal here.

Adrian Neibauer's avatar

I completely agree. I think commitment works both ways.