Question

When Mr. Boothe meets with students who misbehave, he generally has them sit at desks; he stands nearby and speaks to them about his concerns. He often crosses his arms over his chest and stares pointedly at them. Given what you know about effective communication skills for teaching, what is your evaluation of Mr. Boothe's practice?

Answer 1

Answer: It is a good technique but in order to be more empathic, he shouldn't cross his arms.

Explanation: if you want to be empathic, you should be able to make the other person feel comfortable and listened when talking. In this case, Mr. Boothe crossing their hands over his chest marks a distance between him and whoever he's talking to, it's like "you listen to me but i'm not open to whatever you have to say".