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Performance Checklist

Attribute:  Empathy  Listening to others with sensitivity and understanding

Observable Indicators Often Sometimes Not Yet
What it looks like:      

Body turned toward speaker

      

Body leaning toward speaker

      

Similar facial expressions

      

Heads nodding in understanding

      

Appropriate touching

      

Matching body language

      

Helpful actions

      
What it sounds like:      

Affirming statements: "I understand.", "I hear what you're saying.", "I care."

      

Interested questions: "Tell me more.", "Help me to understand.", "I want to learn more about. . ."

      

Concerned tone of voice

      
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Copyright Tahoma School District
Revised 5/24/95
Adapted from a checklist by Arthur L. Costa