Unit 5: Privacy, Confidentiality, and Data Ethics

6. Balancing Transparency with Confidentiality in Educational Contexts

Teachers are often expected to be transparent about student progress and classroom practices. However, transparency must be carefully balanced with confidentiality, especially when dealing with sensitive student issues.
Strategies:
·       Share performance trends in general terms rather than individual details.
·       Maintain boundaries in student-teacher communication (e.g., avoid sharing private messages publicly).
·       Use anonymized data for research or classroom analysis when appropriate.