As a class, we will create what I like to call class expectations. I think it is very important that we have a collective understanding of what we want to have to happen in this class and what we do not.

To help you come up with some expectations, you might want to think back to classes you have taken in the past. I'm sure you have taken at least one class you have really liked. What was it about that class that made it good? What did you do? What did your classmates do? What did the instructor do? How can we do something similar in this class?

I'm also sure you have taken at least one class you did not like. What was it about that class that made it not as good? What did you do? What did your classmates do? What did the instructor do? How can we avoid doing something similar in this class?

In addition, think specifically about this as a public speaking class. By its nature, it creates anxiety in people. How can we make this class the best possible place to learn, grow, and even flourish?