Jihai Yao is Associate Professor of the Faculty of Education at Beijing Normal University, China. His research interests include psychological measurement, independent development, and innovation of teachers.

Part 1: The Significance of Communication between Teachers and Students 1. Starting with the Mental Health of Students 2. The Significance of Communication between Teachers and Students in Formal Education Part 2: What is Effective Communication between Teachers and Students 3. What is Effective Communication 4. Psychological Basis of Communication Part 3: The Psychological Precondition of the Communication between Teachers and Students 5. Opening Mind 6. Respect for Students 7. Understanding Students Part 4: How do Teachers Communicate with Students Effectively 8. Communication Styles: Listening to the Voices of Students 9. Communication Style: Expressing Actual Feelings 10. Communication Guarantee: Positive Emotions 11. Use Love to Help Effective Teacher-Student Communication 12. Promoting the Communication between Teachers and Students with Sense of Responsibility