Establish a classroom atmosphere that celebrates the sharing of learning. Have opportunity for students to practice new learnings. Make student learning available to the larger community, i.e. books students write are shared with other classes, students report in school paper, student work is displayed at school, etc.

Individual participant commitment statements.

Objective: To extend what has been learned to each participantís personal life.

Activity: Participants are each asked to make a commitment to the group by:

1. Declaring they will practice BSE skills this month.
2. Identifying when will be the best time for them to personally practice BSE and write it on their personal calendar.
3. Naming a significant other with whom they will share what they have learned about BSE.

Assessment: Participant involvement in final commitment activity.