Community of Learners Inquiry Question and Process How can we develop an environment in our class community where we feel: healthy, safe, and supported to engage in learning? Brown 2013

Step One Brainstorm and record words on paper defining “community”

Step Two Define “learner” Connect words “community” and “learner” to define, “A Community of Learners” Community Learners

Step Three Draw people interacting and write speech bubbles showing groups interacting using the 4C’s. Brown/13

Commitment Control (Self) Cooperation Communication The Four “C” Brown/13

Step Four Control (Self) Cooperation Communication Use the terms Commitment Control (Self) Cooperation Communication Define what each term looks like, sounds like and feels like when all people are working as a community of learners Brown/13

Step Five As a class listen for the similarities of phrases that can be used to make a poster called, “Our Community of Learners” (code of conduct, essential agreements, standards, or expectations, class values) Brown/13

4C’s :Code of Conduct Cooperation Communication Commitment Looks Like: working respectfully together, no one left out Sounds Like: relaxed conversation working with peers Feels Like: included and respected Communication Looks Like: sharing points of view to get work done Sounds Like: respectful speaking and listening Feels Like: being heard and valued. Proud, confident Commitment Looks Like: on task, driven towards a goal to get work done Sounds Like: focused, purposeful conversations related to completing a task Feels Like: motivated, focused, interactive Control (Self) Looks Like: calm, relaxed, productive, work ethic Sounds Like: quiet talk about work. Sharing thoughts and ideas without judgement Feels Like: valued, accepted The Community of Learner’s poster becomes a visual to reflect back on and redirect students back to their core values.