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Make yourself available

Invite students to visit during office hours (e.g., send a standard letter or email to each student)

Schedule appointments for face-to-face meetings and online meetings

Be responsive

Offer help as soon as a problem arises

Show compassion

Listen to student ideas

Get to know them beyond just their names

Foster interactions with students

Be open about your own life – you cannot expect them to be open if you're not

Know their interests and connect them to lessons explicitly

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Assess students in many ways

Make sure lessons are not always teacher directed

Be flexible in scheduling, due dates, etc.

Be aware of developmental stages students are in

Allow social interactions in class

Do not apply inconsistent punishments

Respond to aggression calmly and appropriately - be prepared to do this

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Model active and empathetic listening

Active listening - eye contact, face them, listen, rephrase what they said when they’re done speaking, and listen until they are completely done

Empathetic listen - listen without judging, encourage reflecting on their behavior to resolve their own problems, and encourage them to take responsibility for their problems

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Walk around the room and see how everyone is doing

Be aware of your nonverbal actions, as these are more noticeable than what is said

Use class time productively

Share personal experiences and views with students

Show commitment to student learning and academic success

Help with school work

Notice and inquire about behavior changes

Recognize different learning styles and speeds

View students as unique humans

Encourage students to improve

Attend their sports and performances

Know their interests and hobbies

Be excited about learning

Participate in daily activities like lunch, recess, etc.

Create and maintain mutual respect and trust

Recognize students for their talents and efforts (not just their academic abilities)

Address bullying, daily social pressures, rude comments, etc. Do not ignore them.

Provide opportunities for student's voices to be heard through both private conversations and group discussions

Start the school year by encouraging them to interact with others and you (i.e. ask them to share their life history)

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Acknowledge success and struggles

Caring examples: asks if I need help, takes time to make sure I understand, calls on me

Not caring examples: doesn't explain things or answer questions, doesn't try to help you

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Recognize student's individuality outside of academic life

Caring examples: asks what's wrong, talks to me about my problems, acts as a friend

Not caring examples: forgets name, doesn't ask why I'm sad, does nothing when I do something wrong

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Treat all students equitably, honestly, and fairly

Caring examples: trusts me, tells you the truth

Not caring examples: embarrasses, insults, picks expectations based on individuality

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Respond to students in a way that reflects that lines of communication are open and reciprocal rather than the content of communication

Caring examples: talks to you, pays attention, asks questions, listens

Not caring examples: screams, yells, ignores, interrupts

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Convey empathy and hope

Speak privately to students about concerns

Encourage use of school services to improve chances of success

Support student interest not aligned with academic success but life success

Co-develop assignments with students that involve a class project where all can contribute

Allow students the opportunity to hand one assignment in late without penalty

Smile!

Provide opportunities for students to support and assist each other throughout the semester

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Answer student questions, even if you have to spend extra time finding the answer

Actively encourage learning through teacher feedback - both verbal and written

Identify student learning styles

Have supportive caring communication

Keep promises

Demonstrate positive verbal and nonverbal communication