Teresa Crowder

Showing empathy is important but it doesn't mean the outcome of the situation can change.

crisis situation case discussion in content delivery and have an element of suprise to keep the student interested.

Empathy and compassion to demonstrate the teachers human response is important in teaching students in the classroom.

Listen to the student but don't be sucked in and don't let them take over the class with complaints. As to talk after class about their situiation. 

Be creative and change up things in class as much as possible to help keep students interest.

Ice breaker introductions are important to do with a class on the first day as well as setting expectations. 

Making a checklist of items I want to remeber to discuss or cover in class is helpful

Role Modeling and motivation can have a great impact.