Students will be provided copies of the stories, when allowable. Alternatively, they will be directed to where they can access the piece online for free. Most weeks students will have something to print for classwork. However, printing is not mandatory, and students can use a notebook and pencil/pen instead. 

除了 Outschool 教室外，本課程也使用：
Kahoot
Nearpod
Youtube
Google Jamboard
Google Drive

These classic pieces have different subject matter, the authors take different approaches, and present in different styles. Some things students may read references to throughout the course include death, animal attack, abuse, specters, and murder. Some stories deal with the topics of racism, inequality, sexism, and war. The depth of description is fairly minimal as would be expected based on the publication dates of these pieces, ranging from 1830s to-1950s.


>> If students have questions about sensitive or triggering topics discussed in a short story or class material, how will you handle it?

These classes are not designed to be persuasive, moralistic, or ideological. However, sometimes students may bring up questions or comments inspired by the class’ material. All students have a right to feel comfortable in their class environment, all students have a right to be respected in their class, and all students have a right to ask questions and bring up topics that arise based on our class. I will work to foster an environment where all students feel comfortable expressing themselves.

Students will learn that they can see things differently than others, and even the instructor, based on their own lived experiences--and that it is completely fine! Students will be told that it is to be expected that they have different opinions, reactions, and questions than others. As a soft skill embedded in the class, students will learn how to coexist in a classroom that is reflective of the community they will enter in the future--diverse.

I will allow all students to ask questions and express their point of view as long as it is 
- done in a respectful manner, which aligns with appropriate behavior in an academic setting, and 
- is not aimed to inflict malice towards any individual or group of people, and 
- is accurate according to currently known facts (if it is based on something like history or science).

While I do not anticipate any issues, I can share how I would handle them if they arise. 

> If a student asks a question, I will address it to the best of my ability. If it's something I don’t know the answer to, I’ll let them know that I will research it. 

> If a student expresses an opinion, they’ll be commended, and others will be allowed to express their thoughts as well. 

> If the nature of the question or statement is personal, I will encourage them to reach out to me privately on the Outschool platform. 

> If the topic sparks a conversation that becomes heated, I will use the tactics I have successfully used for years in educational settings to diffuse the situation and end the discussion. 

> If students want to have a longer, more in depth discussion, it might trigger me to create a one-time class to allow for fuller discussion and expression for those who would like to participate.