I believe this course reinforces the principles of good classroom practices. At the high school level, we are working with young adults beginning with freshmen 9th grade year to seniors in advanced level courses. Guiding students to become self directed learners and creating an open discussion free of judgment is necessary to produce indepedent thinkers with a valuable skillset. All classrooms regardles of age group should encourage respectful relationships, responsive facilitation, reality based learning, and reflection both for the instructor and the student.
