I feel like these concepts are great but somewhat unrealistic. I have found that when I make mistakes it often builds a rapport with my students because they see a humanistic quality. While these methods are meant to make us more approachable, I feel like for some it would seem disinginuine. While I do feel like I am an active listener, I also respond in a way that will prevent my students from feeling judged but sometimes you have to give them news they don't want to hear, such as, "I am sorry you are failing and the instructor is recommending withdrawing at this time." There isn't a nice way to say or hear this type of news.
