Unit 7: Professional Boundaries and Teacher–Student Relationships
متطلبات الإكمال
Unit 7 explores the ethical dimensions of teacher–student relationships, emphasizing the importance of maintaining appropriate professional boundaries in both face-to-face and digital contexts. It examines the role of care in education, while addressing the risks of overstepping ethical lines through social media, informal communication, or dual relationships. The unit also considers how cultural norms influence expectations and interactions between teachers and students. Through reflective discussion and practical examples, students will learn to build respectful, ethically sound relationships that support learning while protecting professional integrity.
4. Digital Communication and Social Media Ethics
In
an era where educators and students often interact online, clear digital
boundaries are crucial. Risks include: ·
Misinterpretation of tone or intent in
messages. ·
Breaching institutional
communication protocols. ·
Inappropriate familiarity or access to personal
content. Best practices: ·
Use official channels (university email, LMS)
for all academic communication. ·
Avoid accepting friend requests or following
students on personal accounts. ·
Refrain from messaging students outside
reasonable hours unless urgent.
