Coach Professional Development
Learn about the CARES elements in the following order:
Research has shown that each of the five CARES elements has a significant impact on students and their behavior when used regularly over time. Students who feel known and understood by their teachers report deeper connections academically and to their school. When teachers understand their own cultural heritage, they better understand the differences between themselves and their students and report higher levels of mutual respect with students. In classrooms where students actively learn, teachers welcome exploration, invite cultural differences, make connections to the curriculum, listen attentively to understand how each student is approaching the concept, and use humor and other communication tools to engage students.
![CARES: Connection to the Curriculum, Authentic Relationships, Reflective Thinking, Effective Communication, Sensitivity to Students' Culture](https://doublecheckcoaching.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CARES-blocks.png)
![Two Teachers Having Discussion Together](https://doublecheckcoaching.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/6Depositphotos_102802948_xl-2015.png)
Motivational Interviewing
![Teacher talking to students as they wait for the school bus](https://doublecheckcoaching.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/1Depositphotos_219742018_l-2015.jpg)
1. Sensitivity to Students’ Culture
![Teacher talking with a student one-on-one](https://doublecheckcoaching.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2Depositphotos_59345133_l-2015.jpg)
2. Authentic Relationships
![Teacher at front of classroom calling on a student who is patiently raising their hand](https://doublecheckcoaching.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3Depositphotos_166672518_l-2015.jpg)
3. Connection to the Curriculum
![Teacher at front of classroom talking to students sitting in their desks](https://doublecheckcoaching.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/4Depositphotos_27553051_l-2015.jpg)
4. Effective Communication
![Teacher sitting alone at desk writing notes](https://doublecheckcoaching.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/5Depositphotos_229022382_xl-2015.png)
5. Reflective Thinking
References to Other Relevant Resources:
Hershfeldt, P.A., Sechrest, R., Pell, K.L., Rosenberg, M.S., Bradshaw, C.P., & Leaf, P.J. (2009). Double-Check: A framework of cultural responsiveness applied to classroom behavior. TEACHING Exceptional Children Plus, 6 (2), Article 5, Retrieved December 12, 2009 from https://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/center-for-prevention-of-youth-violence/field_reports/Article.pdf