Unit 7: Professional Boundaries and Teacher–Student Relationships

6. Navigating Dual Relationships

A dual relationship occurs when a teacher assumes a second role with a student (e.g., mentor, friend, employer). These relationships can:
·       Create power imbalances.
·       Lead to perceived favoritism.
·       Compromise grading and objectivity.
To navigate them ethically:
·       Disclose potential conflicts of interest to supervisors.
·       Maintain transparency and document interactions.
·       Seek guidance from institutional codes of conduct or ethics boards.