“Picking up the Pieces.” However, I modified my approach a bit and added these two simple questions immediately after all disciplinary discussions. Do you feel I treated you fairly? Do you think I care about you? If I conducted myself appropriately and managed the conversation in a way that the student felt valued and that their voice was heard, the answer to those two questions would be a solid yes. If not, then I would have to be willing to accept the feedback and work even harder to build that trust.
