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being a teacher at 18... what ethics concerning friendship with students?
Hi
as a gapper, i'm teaching at the local music school where i've been a student for 10 years; all my mates are a year or more younger than me, such that they are all still "students", while i am a "teacher".
that leaves me with a little problem... there have been broad hints abt the behaviour of younger teachers who r too "close" with students from the rector at staff meetings but i dont kno what i'm supposed to do. i only work with little kids as teacher; the only teacher-student contact i have with my friends is when i'm accompanying them on the piano, n i have to correct them. nevertheless, the situation still qualifies as "teacher-student" in the eyes of the bosses n i feel i'm on the verge of getting into trouble...
i;m very unaware of the code of ethics in this situation... i'm not in a relationship with any of them, n never will b, but there's a strong friendship there, n i dont want 2 lose it. but being in the bad books of my boss is NOT good for my job.... any advice? thx ppl
as a gapper, i'm teaching at the local music school where i've been a student for 10 years; all my mates are a year or more younger than me, such that they are all still "students", while i am a "teacher".
that leaves me with a little problem... there have been broad hints abt the behaviour of younger teachers who r too "close" with students from the rector at staff meetings but i dont kno what i'm supposed to do. i only work with little kids as teacher; the only teacher-student contact i have with my friends is when i'm accompanying them on the piano, n i have to correct them. nevertheless, the situation still qualifies as "teacher-student" in the eyes of the bosses n i feel i'm on the verge of getting into trouble...
i;m very unaware of the code of ethics in this situation... i'm not in a relationship with any of them, n never will b, but there's a strong friendship there, n i dont want 2 lose it. but being in the bad books of my boss is NOT good for my job.... any advice? thx ppl
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Hi
as a gapper, i'm teaching at the local music school where i've been a student for 10 years; all my mates are a year or more younger than me, such that they are all still "students", while i am a "teacher".
that leaves me with a little problem... there have been broad hints abt the behaviour of younger teachers who r too "close" with students from the rector at staff meetings but i dont kno what i'm supposed to do. i only work with little kids as teacher; the only teacher-student contact i have with my friends is when i'm accompanying them on the piano, n i have to correct them. nevertheless, the situation still qualifies as "teacher-student" in the eyes of the bosses n i feel i'm on the verge of getting into trouble...
i;m very unaware of the code of ethics in this situation... i'm not in a relationship with any of them, n never will b, but there's a strong friendship there, n i dont want 2 lose it. but being in the bad books of my boss is NOT good for my job.... any advice? thx ppl
as a gapper, i'm teaching at the local music school where i've been a student for 10 years; all my mates are a year or more younger than me, such that they are all still "students", while i am a "teacher".
that leaves me with a little problem... there have been broad hints abt the behaviour of younger teachers who r too "close" with students from the rector at staff meetings but i dont kno what i'm supposed to do. i only work with little kids as teacher; the only teacher-student contact i have with my friends is when i'm accompanying them on the piano, n i have to correct them. nevertheless, the situation still qualifies as "teacher-student" in the eyes of the bosses n i feel i'm on the verge of getting into trouble...
i;m very unaware of the code of ethics in this situation... i'm not in a relationship with any of them, n never will b, but there's a strong friendship there, n i dont want 2 lose it. but being in the bad books of my boss is NOT good for my job.... any advice? thx ppl
What age groups are you teaching?
If it's a music school I'm imagining that it won't be quite the same as if you were in a 'proper' school... just let your friends know that you're in an awkward position so they don't do anything that might compromise it - and be normal outside of school. If you're only 18 and have gone from student to teacher, your boss would be naive if he wasn't aware that you might have a closer relationship with some students than other members of staff might have. If you're still worrying, ASK, then you can be sure that you're not breaking any rules because you've heard them from the man(?) at the top himself. 
^^ exactly.
I mean, teachers are allowed to 'banter' with older high school pupils, you just have to maintain that you are in a position of authority and don't let your friendships compromise decisions you may have to make.
It shouldn't be that much of an issue.
I mean, teachers are allowed to 'banter' with older high school pupils, you just have to maintain that you are in a position of authority and don't let your friendships compromise decisions you may have to make.
It shouldn't be that much of an issue.
Hmm yea, nothing betterthan some teacher student sex gettingsome banter going up round the class!!!
I know how it feels. I'm 19 and have been teaching voluntarily for years, and next year I have a job teaching woodwind, for one day a week. The students I will be teaching are aged between 11 and 16, and a few them I really love teaching and I really get on with them, despite them being younger. I have to now try to act like more of a teacher to them. I hope being their friend will in a way help me teach them but I do not want to get into trouble either! The headteacher knows me, as I was a pupil at the school myself and frequently take part in their concerts even though I am at uni, so I am hoping I'll be ok, but it's still awkward!
Im quite sure if you explaind the situation to the bosses they would understand or try to help you out in some way. If youve spoken to them then I cant see them overreacting if they notice your close to a student. And also like someone said earlier just make sure they're still going to listen to you then I cnat really see where the problem lies. I think the law regarding student - teacher relationships is osmething along the lines of - you cant have a relationship with someone you have a responsibility over, so teachers dating students not in their classes would be fine although thats nt the case wiht you.
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