Empathy

Perspective taking, walking in the other person’s shoes

Rationalize behaviour before redirecting the behaviour

Be aware of students’ non-verbal cues and follow up on them

Demonstrate good listening to what other have to say

Discussing and validating feelings and showing concern for others

Respecting and valuing differences

Role modelling!

Create opportunities to practice taking another’s perspective

Identifying barriers to empathy, and developing strategies to overcome them

Foster emotional and social skills

Role modelling!

How students can care about one another and school community

Establish guidelines for unacceptable language and behaviours

Enlist students in establishing rules

Utilize restorative justice practices for conflict resolutions

Role modelling!

Utilize school climate survey data to measure perceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Examine school climate survey data and address problem areas identified

Role modelling!