Be respectful of "STUDENTS" regardless of gender, race, age...They come from all different backgrounds and experiences. Create the expectation of teamwork and respect for all abilities in the classroom.
I also liked the statement, "The teacher's responsibility is to connect content, process and product and the students respond to learning based on readiness, interests and their personal profile." They need to prepare to arrive ready. Come with a mind to learn. And bring themselves the way they. I'll remind them of their motivations and how to actively apply what they learn.
