Teachers convey their caring for students through a variety of different ways. Interactions with students in class can attest to how much a teacher values students as people and what they bring to the classroom culture. “Some teachers convey their caring for students through a firm demeanor and businesslike atmosphere. Underneath the demeanor, however, is the essential caring that teachers exhibit for their students( Danielson, 65). Regardless of classroom environment, how the teacher relates to students with words or actions, the critical element of caring underlies all of these variables. Caring is a fundamental and necessary aspect of developing positive classroom relationships and can have a remarkable influence on a student’s sense of self. In this topic, you will investigate specific strategies that can be used in classrooms to build supportive, positive relationships.