Support: Use supportive statements that connect to your relationship with the student or identify a strength that she possesses.
Expectation: Let the student know the expectation you have for him in the class. Breakdown: Communicate where you see the expectation breaking down or failing to be met. Benefit: Tell the student how meeting the expectation benefits her. Closure:Determine whether the situation has been resolved or whether the conversation is at a place where you can feel comfortable moving on. |