Ways to show students you respect them

• Greet every individual by name as they enter the room
• Ask students their opinions on things that matter
• Give students choices whenever possible
• If it's important enough to assign, it's important enough for feedback
• Let them know you make mistakes and that you don't have all the answers
• Give your students clear and thoughtful directions
• Have an agenda posted every day
• Use humor and avoid sarcasm
• Have one on one interactions with each student every day
• Recognize the many skills and talents of your students