This paper presents a study conducted by the Center of Adolescent Studies that looked at "caring teachers" by interviewing
sixth, seventh and eighth grade
students. The author reports students defined a "caring teacher" as a teacher who listens and helps them with personal problems and as a teacher who helps with homework, gives students individual attention, sets goals for students and talks to students about their behavior. The paper concludes that students learn better with a "caring teacher" and develop skills that allow them to continue to learn effectively once they are out of the
classroom. Table of Contents Impact of a Caring Teacher Teaching Styles Used by Caring Teachers Attitudes of Teachers Success of Students