Step 8
Set a code of conduct: how do you plan to ensure respectful communication?
Step 8
Set a code of conduct: how do you plan to ensure respectful communication?
Step 8
Set a code of conduct: how do you plan to ensure respectful communication?
The whole idea of a multilogue learning experience hinges on the respectful and inclusive exchange of perspectives amongst a diverse group of participants. Therefore, establishing a code of conduct at the beginning of the learning experience can be immensely beneficial.
A code of conduct establishes an agreed-upon framework of principles that defines the boundaries of acceptable behavior. By setting clear expectations for civility, participants are reminded of their responsibility to engage in discourse with dignity and respect towards other participants and to refrain from practices such as ad hominem attacks, disrespectful statements, hostility, or misinformation.
Moreover, a code of conduct can foster inclusivity by creating a safe and welcoming environment for all participants, regardless of their background, identity, or beliefs. In an era marked by increasing polarization and divisiveness, it is imperative to cultivate spaces where individuals feel empowered to express themselves freely, without fear of intimidation or marginalization. By promoting empathy and tolerance, a code of conduct can nurture a culture of openness and mutual respect, enriching the collective dialogue with a range of diverse perspectives.
Furthermore, a code of conduct can serve as a safeguard against the dissemination of misinformation and harmful rhetoric. By upholding standards of accuracy, honesty, and integrity, a code of conduct elevates the quality of discussions and can serve as a compass that steers conversations towards mutual respect, understanding, and constructive engagement.
If no such code exists yet at your higher education institution, you could draft your own version before starting your multilogue or even develop it with the students at the beginning of the learning experience. Guiding questions for the creation of such a framework could be:
- How do we want to treat and communicate with each other?
- Which core values are at the heart of the code of conduct?
- What are the requirements and boundaries for open and inclusive communication vis-à-vis a multi-perspective, multi-cultural, multi-background exchange that is likely being conducted in a hybrid setting?
- Are there any specific behaviors or actions that need to be addressed?
- How will the code of conduct be presented and implemented? Will there be opportunities for the participants of the exchange to give feedback on the code of conduct?
Below is an example of such a collectively created code of conduct, which the participants of the first “Learn, Teach and Train” event within the “Blended Multilogues” project developed using the software “Padlet” as a means of collaboration.
The whole idea of a multilogue learning experience hinges on the respectful and inclusive exchange of perspectives amongst a diverse group of participants. Therefore, establishing a code of conduct at the beginning of the learning experience can be immensely beneficial.
A code of conduct establishes an agreed-upon framework of principles that defines the boundaries of acceptable behavior. By setting clear expectations for civility, participants are reminded of their responsibility to engage in discourse with dignity and respect towards other participants and to refrain from practices such as ad hominem attacks, disrespectful statements, hostility, or misinformation.
Moreover, a code of conduct can foster inclusivity by creating a safe and welcoming environment for all participants, regardless of their background, identity, or beliefs. In an era marked by increasing polarization and divisiveness, it is imperative to cultivate spaces where individuals feel empowered to express themselves freely, without fear of intimidation or marginalization. By promoting empathy and tolerance, a code of conduct can nurture a culture of openness and mutual respect, enriching the collective dialogue with a range of diverse perspectives.
Furthermore, a code of conduct can serve as a safeguard against the dissemination of misinformation and harmful rhetoric. By upholding standards of accuracy, honesty, and integrity, a code of conduct elevates the quality of discussions and can serve as a compass that steers conversations towards mutual respect, understanding, and constructive engagement.
If no such code exists yet at your higher education institution, you could draft your own version before starting your multilogue or even develop it with the students at the beginning of the learning experience. Guiding questions for the creation of such a framework could be:
- How do we want to treat and communicate with each other?
- Which core values are at the heart of the code of conduct?
- What are the requirements and boundaries for open and inclusive communication vis-à-vis a multi-perspective, multi-cultural, multi-background exchange that is likely being conducted in a hybrid setting?
- Are there any specific behaviors or actions that need to be addressed?
- How will the code of conduct be presented and implemented? Will there be opportunities for the participants of the exchange to give feedback on the code of conduct?
Below is an example of such a collectively created code of conduct, which the participants of the first “Learn, Teach and Train” event within the “Blended Multilogues” project developed using the software “Padlet” as a means of collaboration.
The whole idea of a multilogue learning experience hinges on the respectful and inclusive exchange of perspectives amongst a diverse group of participants. Therefore, establishing a code of conduct at the beginning of the learning experience can be immensely beneficial.
A code of conduct establishes an agreed-upon framework of principles that defines the boundaries of acceptable behavior. By setting clear expectations for civility, participants are reminded of their responsibility to engage in discourse with dignity and respect towards other participants and to refrain from practices such as ad hominem attacks, disrespectful statements, hostility, or misinformation.
Moreover, a code of conduct can foster inclusivity by creating a safe and welcoming environment for all participants, regardless of their background, identity, or beliefs. In an era marked by increasing polarization and divisiveness, it is imperative to cultivate spaces where individuals feel empowered to express themselves freely, without fear of intimidation or marginalization. By promoting empathy and tolerance, a code of conduct can nurture a culture of openness and mutual respect, enriching the collective dialogue with a range of diverse perspectives.
Furthermore, a code of conduct can serve as a safeguard against the dissemination of misinformation and harmful rhetoric. By upholding standards of accuracy, honesty, and integrity, a code of conduct elevates the quality of discussions and can serve as a compass that steers conversations towards mutual respect, understanding, and constructive engagement.
If no such code exists yet at your higher education institution, you could draft your own version before starting your multilogue or even develop it with the students at the beginning of the learning experience. Guiding questions for the creation of such a framework could be:
- How do we want to treat and communicate with each other?
- Which core values are at the heart of the code of conduct?
- What are the requirements and boundaries for open and inclusive communication vis-à-vis a multi-perspective, multi-cultural, multi-background exchange that is likely being conducted in a hybrid setting?
- Are there any specific behaviors or actions that need to be addressed?
- How will the code of conduct be presented and implemented? Will there be opportunities for the participants of the exchange to give feedback on the code of conduct?
Below is an example of such a collectively created code of conduct, which the participants of the first “Learn, Teach and Train” event within the “Blended Multilogues” project developed using the software “Padlet” as a means of collaboration.
