Unit 7: Professional Boundaries and Teacher–Student Relationships
Conditions d’achèvement
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.
1. Introduction
Professional
boundaries are the invisible lines that define appropriate interactions between
teachers and students. In the university context, maintaining respectful,
ethical, and culturally aware relationships is essential for preserving the
integrity of the educational environment. This unit explores how ethical
standards guide educators in navigating personal, professional, and digital
spaces with students.
