Unit 7: Professional Boundaries and Teacher–Student Relationships

2. Understanding Professional Boundaries

Professional boundaries are ethical frameworks that prevent conflicts of interest, emotional entanglement, or inappropriate influence. Key features include:
·       Avoiding favoritism or discrimination.
·       Ensuring fairness and equity in treatment.
·       Maintaining professional distance to preserve objectivity.
·       Avoiding over-familiar behavior, especially outside academic contexts.
Boundaries are essential for:
·       Maintaining student trust.
·       Promoting a safe learning space.
·       Upholding institutional and ethical standards.