Assignment #1: Introduction & Reasons for taking the course

• Introduce yourself, where you teach, what you teach and how long you have been teaching and demographics of the students you teach.
• Tell me about your family, pets, hobbies, anything that would help me know you better. 
• Talk about the things you love about teaching. 
• Discuss one of the challenges you are facing with your students. 
• Share about your background information / knowledge about restorative practices
• What are three things you hope to learn from this class?

1-page Double Spaced: Google Doc Provided 

Points: 10

Assignment #2: Restorative Practice

• After Reading Chapter 1 in your own words explain what restorative practices mean. 
• Identify three key principles that are important to creating a restorative culture. 
• Describe one common misconception about restorative practices and explain why it is inaccurate. 
• Reflect on your own history with disciplined and behavior management. What approaches have you experienced as a student or educator? 
• Complete the question :”How restorative am I?”  Explain one area in which you are already restorative and one area you would like to improve. 
• Describe two ways restorative practices could be woven into the school day. 

2-3 page reflection double spaced:  Google Doc provided

Points: 20 

Assignment #3: Building Student Agency and Belonging

• Read Chapter 2 Foundations of Respect 
• Create a “Respect and Belonging Action Plan” for your classroom or school.  Include the following: 
  • 3 ways you currently demonstrate respect toward students
  • 3 ways you can strengthen student agency
  • 2 strategies for building student  voice and choice
  • 2 strategies for creating a greater sense of belonging.
  • Explain how teacher credibility influences relationships with students
  • Describe a situation in which a student may feel that they have little control or agency
  • Rewrite the situation to give the student greater voice, choice and responsibility. 

2-3 page action plan or one page visual plan with written explanations double spaced

Points: 20

Assignment #4: Creating Restorative Classroom Expectations.

• Read Chapter 3: Establishing Expectations & Teaching for Engagement
• Create a set of 4-6 classroom agreements that reflect restorative values. 
  • For each agreement:
    • State the expectation positively 
    • Explain why the expectation is important.
    • Identify how students will develop or maintain the expectation.
    • Describe how you will explicitly teach the expectation.
    • Explain how you will respond when the expectation is not followed.
    • Identify one strategy you will use to increase student engagement. 
  • EXAMPLE: 
  • Agreement: We listen when others are speaking
  • Why: Everyone deserves to feel heard and respected.
  • Student Agency: Students help determine what respectful listening looks and sounds like.
  • Teaching Strategy: Model, practice, and role-play active listening. 
• Application:  Create a Classroom Restorative Agreement Poster that could actually be displayed in your classroom. ( create poster and screen shot or create a digital poster)

2-3 page requirement Double Spaced using Google Doc Attached 

Points: 20

Assignment #6: The Power of Affective Statements

• Read Chapter 4: Restorative Conversations Using Affective Statements
• Rewrite each traditional teacher statement using an affective / restorative statement.  
  • Example: Traditional  :Stop talking.  You’re disrupting everyone.”
  • Example: Restorative: “I feel frustrated when side conversations continue because it makes it difficult for everyone to focus and learn.”
    • Create 5 additional examples involving situations such as:
      • A Student refuses to follow directions.
      • A student interrupts another student.
      • A student arrives late.
      • A student damages classroom property.
      • Two students are arguing
    • For each scenario:
      • Write a traditional punitive response.
      • Write the restorative response.
      • Explain why the restorative response is more effective.
• Reflection:  What is the difference between holding students accountable and shaming students? 

3-5 page requirement double spaced using Google Doc Provided

Points: 20

Assignment #7: Restorative Conversation Role-Play

• Read chapter 5: Restorative Conversations Using Impromptu Conversations 
• Choose one realistic K-12 Classroom scenario involving student behavior or conflict.
  • Examples: 
    • Student refuses to complete an assignment.
    • Two students argue during class.
    • Students speak disrespectfully to the teacher.
    • Students repeatedly disrupt instruction.
    • Student excludes another student from a group.
    • Student use inappropriate language.
• Develop a 5-step restorative conversation:  Conversation should include:
• Opening the conversation
• Identifying what happened
• Exploring who was affected
• Discussing responsibility
• Determining what needs to happen next
• Written script 
• 3-5 minute video recording of role-play
• What part of the conversation felt most natural?
• What part was most difficult?
• How did the conversation preserve the student’s dignity?
• What would you change the next time?
• Write the conversation as a script between the educator and student.  Role-play the conversation with a partner and submit either:
• Reflection Questions:

Double Spaced page requirement using Google Doc provided

Points: 25 

Assignment #8: Design & Facilitate a Restorative Circle

• Read Chapter 6: Restorative Circles
• Design a restorative circle that could be used with a K-12 group. Circle should include: 
  • Purpose:  What is the purpose of the circle?
  • Participants:  Who will participate? 
  • Opening: How will you welcome participants and establish a safe environment? 
  • Circle Agreements: Identify 4-5 agreements participants follow. 
  • Talking Piece: Explain how you will use the talking piece.
  • Circle Questions: Create 5 restorative questions/prompts (EXAMPLE: What helps you feel safe and respected?)
  • Closing: Explain how you will bring the circle to a meaningful conclusion. 
  • Follow-Up: Describe how you will determine whether the circle was successful.

Use the Google Doc provided for submitting this assignment

Points: 25 

Assignment #9 Final Product

• Submit a Restorative Circle Plan that you could use in your work environment. 
• Reflection Questions: 
  • What went well?
  • What was a challenge?
  • How did participants respond?
  • What did you learn about yourself as a facilitator?
  • What  would you change next time?

2-3 pages using the Google Doc provided double spaced

Points: 30