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_extensions/rostools/r3-theme/includes/code-of-conduct.qmd

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+Science thrives on diversity of thought and origin and we value the
+participation of every member of the scientific community and want all
+participants to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.
+Accordingly, all participants are expected to show respect and courtesy
+to other members throughout the workshop, in group work, and any
+activity associated with this workshop.
+
+To make clear what is expected, everyone taking part in this workshop,
+including instructors, helpers, organizers, and participants, is
+required to conform to the following Code of Conduct. Organizers will
+enforce this Code throughout events, but you may also contact us
+privately; all communication will be treated as confidential.
+
+We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for
+all people, regardless of background or identity. As such, we do not
+tolerate behaviour that is disrespectful to our teachers or learners or
+that excludes, intimidates, or causes discomfort to others. We do not
+tolerate discrimination or harassment based on characteristics that
+include, but are not limited to, gender identity and expression, sexual
+orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, citizenship,
+nationality, ethnic or social origin, pregnancy, familial status,
+veteran status, genetic information, religion or belief (or lack
+thereof), membership of a national minority, property, age, education,
+socio-economic status, technical choices, and experience level.
+
+Everyone who participates in this workshop's activities is required to
+conform to this Code of Conduct. It applies to all spaces associated
+with this workshop including, but not limited to, group work, emails,
+and any online forums such as GitHub and Twitter. By participating,
+participants indicate their acceptance of the procedures by which the
+instructors and organizers resolves any Code of Conduct incidents.
+
+## Expected behavior
+
+All workshop participants are expected to show respect and courtesy to
+others. All interactions should be professional regardless of platform:
+either online or in-person. In order to foster a positive and
+professional learning environment we encourage the following kinds of
+behaviours in all interactions during this workshop:
+
+-   Be kind and aware of your words
+-   Use welcoming and inclusive language
+-   Be respectful of different viewpoints and experiences
+-   Gracefully accept constructive criticism
+-   Focus on what is best for the workshop members and the community
+    overall
+-   Show courtesy and respect towards other workshop members
+
+See the [four social
+rules](https://www.recurse.com/manual#sub-sec-social-rules) for further
+recommendations and details on proper behaviour.
+
+## Unacceptable behavior
+
+Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:
+
+-   Written or verbal comments which have the effect of excluding people
+    on the basis of membership of any specific group
+-   Causing someone to fear for their safety, such as through stalking,
+    following, or intimidation
+-   Violent threats or language directed against another person
+-   The display of sexual or violent images
+-   Unwelcome sexual attention
+-   Non-consensual or unwelcome physical contact
+-   Sustained disruption of talks, events or communications
+-   Insults or put downs
+-   Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, or exclusionary
+    jokes
+-   Excessive swearing
+-   Incitement to violence, suicide, or self-harm
+-   Continuing to initiate interaction (including photography or
+    recording) with someone after being asked to stop
+-   Publication of private communication without consent
+
+## Consequences of unacceptable behavior
+
+Participants who are asked, either in person or online, to stop any
+inappropriate behavior are expected to comply immediately. If a
+participant engages in behaviour that violates this Code of Conduct, the
+organizers, instructors, or helpers may take any action they deem
+appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the
+workshop.
+
+Thank you for helping make this a welcoming, friendly event for all
+:smile:
+
+::: {.callout-note appearance="default"}
+*Acknowledgements*: Large portions of this Code of Conduct were taken
+and modified from other Codes of Conduct, specifically [Software
+Carpentry](https://docs.carpentries.org/topic_folders/policies/code-of-conduct.html)
+and
+[UofTCoders](https://github.com/UofTCoders/studyGroup/blob/gh-pages/codeOfConduct.md).
+:::

_extensions/rostools/r3-theme/includes/learning-design.qmd

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+This workshop is designed using the science of learning. Learning is
+when new content gets incorporated into long-term storage in the brain
+and in a way that it can be later retrieved from storage to be used
+again. Some of the best ways to enable learning is to do "active
+learning" by engaging with the material, practicing retrieving what was
+just taught, repeatedly being exposed to and retrieve the content,
+linking the new information with what you already know, and explaining
+it to someone else.
+
+We use a variety of activities to target the different pathways of
+learning. A big part of learning is being engaged in the *process* of
+learning, not just learning the content itself. So to help you be
+engaged in your own learning, we want to involve you in the reasons
+*why* we do the things we do. These are the things we do in this
+workshop that we've designed to enable optimal learning:
+
+-   We have a clear learning goal with a strong narrative throughout the
+    workshop that ties back to that goal. It's much easier to learn when
+    you have a better idea of where you are going, where you are at, and
+    what to expect along the way.
+
+-   The main activities are "code-alongs", where the teacher types on
+    the computer and explains what it means while you type along. The
+    connection between using the hands and doing something tangible
+    helps reinforce learning. It also helps the teachers to go slower
+    since we have to both explain and type things out, which helps you
+    learn better. The phrase "less is more" applies strongly to
+    learning.
+
+-   We include several hands-on exercises that reinforce what was just
+    taught through retrieval practice and repetition. It gives you a
+    chance to engage with the material and the space to try it out on
+    your own, so you start to get a real sense of how to do it yourself.
+
+-   We have discussion activities to encourage linking the new
+    information with what you already know and do in your work and how
+    you can apply it. Since humans are social beings, we also tend to
+    learn better when there is some social aspect to it. Explaining
+    something to someone else is one of the best ways to learn! The
+    quote "while we teach, we learn" from the Roman philosopher Seneca
+    is true here.
+
+-   We have minimal to no slides or lectures, as they are forms of
+    information sharing with the lowest rates of learning. Instead we
+    include reading tasks, so you can re-read things you may not
+    understand, go at your pace, and take notes, all of which support
+    learning. To help reinforce what you just read, the teacher will
+    briefly summarise and emphasise key points after you've read it,
+    which is another form of repetition and targets another part of the
+    brain (the auditory pathway).
+
+-   We include several breaks throughout the workshop to help you
+    recharge and refocus. The brain is only able to effectively focus on
+    one thing at a time in 30-50 minute blocks of time. That's why we
+    mix together code-alongs, exercises, discussions, and reading to
+    give your brain something different to focus on. But having an
+    explicit break, even 5 minutes, is enough for the brain to better
+    process and store what was covered.
+
+-   We put all the material online so that it is easy for you to go back
+    to after the workshop, which builds the repetition and retrieval
+    practice part of learning.
+
+-   Our brains can get easily distracted, which is completely normal! So
+    if you get distracted during the workshop, you can go to the
+    material online to quickly get caught up with where we are. We also
+    make sure to follow the material on the website closely, so that it
+    is easier for you to follow along.
+
+-   Being in a safe and supportive environment puts the brain into a
+    more relaxed state that also happens to be optimal for learning.
+    Hence why we try to explicitly create that space, for example with
+    the use of our Code of Conduct.
+
+-   Asking for help can be a hard thing to do, especially in settings
+    where you are learning and might be confused or struggling with
+    something being taught. You might feel vulnerable asking for help
+    and showing that you don't know something. To help reduce these
+    feelings and to create a safer space, we regularly get you to put up
+    little origami hats (or stickies) to assess how everyone is doing.
+    If you need help or are struggling with something, you put up the
+    "help" hat (usually orange) and a helper will come to you as soon as
+    they can. We often have several helpers, so that you can get help
+    quickly. Putting up a little hat is a low effort way of asking for
+    help. You don't need to raise your hand that everyone can see nor
+    interrupt the teacher, and you can keep trying to follow along (or
+    fix the issue) as you wait for a helper to come over. This means it
+    will be easier for you to ask for help, which is what we want in a
+    learning setting! :grin:
+
+Now you know a bit more about the thoughts behind how we've designed
+this workshop to really try to support and enable your learning! :tada:
+:grin: