Unit 7: Professional Boundaries and Teacher-Student Relationships
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Unit 7: Professional Boundaries and Teacher-Student Relationships explores the ethical framework necessary for maintaining healthy, respectful, and professional interactions between educators and learners. It defines what constitutes appropriate boundaries in educational settings and emphasizes the ethics of care—balancing empathy and support while preserving professional roles. The unit also examines the challenges posed by social media and digital communication, highlighting potential risks to boundary maintenance. Additionally, it considers how cultural differences shape expectations around teacher-student relationships and provides guidance for ethically navigating dual relationships, such as when teachers have multiple roles in a student's life.