Teachers as Caregivers

In the caregiving role, teachers support students’ emotional and social needs, creating a safe and nurturing environment that enables all students to focus on academic achievements without barriers.

For example, a teacher might implement social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies to help students develop resilience and self-regulation, which are essential for sustained academic success.

Caring for students also involves advocating for their needs within the educational system to promote equitable opportunities for merit-based advancement.