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"An essential component in promoting student learning is what Nel Noddings has called the ethic of care". The term ethics of care refers to the nature of morality. Caring is just as important as schooling. Noddings stated that how teachers care for students can make a huge difference on how students experience school. A survey shows that students work harder for teachers who care more for them. "The survey authors concluded that effective schooling relies almost entirely on creative and passionate teachers". As a teacher, to create a close relationship with your students you must show compassion, hold high expectations, and show personal interest in students inside and outside of the classroom.

"Solidarity and empathy can also be described as love, although love is not a word that one hears very often when discussing teaching". Having solidarity with students means remembering what it was like to once be a child, and having empathy means being able to understand and share feelings. It is important to show affection towards students and to value their lives and families. We have to make sure that every child knows that we are there for them and that we do care.

Not every child lives in a positive home environment where parents are able to give motivational support with homework. Some students may not have parents at home, have no supper or bath before bed, or even have clean clothes to put on school. As teachers we have to take these factors into consideration and give every child a positive school environment where someone cares for them. "Instead of focusing on students' life circumstances, it makes sense for schools to focus on what they can change: school culture and school structure"