Student/Teacher Relationships by Kayme Tims https://padlet.com/kltims09/s90zxotm2gl1l0d en-us 2022-07-07 22:15:15 UTC 2022-07-21 18:02:41 UTC hello@padlet.com Slide 5 kltims09 https://padlet.com/kltims09/s90zxotm2gl1l0d/wish/2240493145
  • According to Avossa (2022) "Researchers are learning more and more about the role the student-teacher relationship plays in academic achievement, engagement and social-emotional development. Strong connections, studies show, can lead to decreased absenteeism, lower dropout rates and fewer disciplinary actions. And the benefits extend long after children leave school". 
  • Educational technologies are making it easier for educators to form positive student/teacher relationships via multiple avenues. 
  • Technology can assist students with real time feedback and free up the time of educators to allow more time to build strong, lasting classroom relationships.

    •                                        References
    Avossa, R. (2022, April 19). Emerging tools can help make student-teacher relationships stronger than ever. K-12 Dive. https://www.k12dive.com/news/emerging-tools-can-help-make-student-teacher-relationships-stronger-than-ev/621997/
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  •  According to Arundel (2022)  “If you can address … that basic level where you’ve got a classroom in a school that feels like a warm, welcoming, safe place to be, then even kids who are coming with a history of trauma will function better,” she said. “It creates a more positive classroom environment where both teachers and kids want to be.”  
  • Relationships in the classroom not only effect the students. Some studies have shown that a positive classroom relationship leads educators to utilize more high quality instructional methods.                         

    •                                    References
    Arundel, K. (2022, April 8). Positive student-teacher relationships boost instructional quality. K-12 Dive. Retrieved July 17, 2022, from https://www.k12dive.com/news/teachers-benefit-from-positive-relationships-with-students-research-shows/621803/
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  • Association of American Educators 
  • According to the blog by Saum (2021) " Teachers have the power to lay the foundation for meaningful relationships, for understanding feelings, and for navigating difficult situations".  Educators do not this take job lightly, it is our goal to educate students but more than that, it is our job to teach them about positive relationships that encourage growth.  
  •                                      References
  • Saum, J. (2021, October 25). Association of American Educators. Retrieved July 20, 2022, from https://www.aaeteachers.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2245%3Athe-power-and-the-value-of-a-teacher&catid=&Itemid=13 
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  • Why are student/teacher relationships important in administration?  The foundation of education is built on relationships, none more important than that of the student/teacher.  A positive, healthy classroom relationship can be a driving factor in student success and achievement.  In the same regards, a negative student/teacher relationship can have the adverse affect on student success and achievement.  As educators, we have to be diligent in nurturing our student while maintaining an appropriate relationship.  
  • What are three best practices related to student/teacher relationships?  The three best practices that educators can enforce to obtain a healthy student/teacher relationship is to: 1) maintain a professional, positive relationship 2) Use only approved contact methods for correspondence and 3) follow all protocols set forth by your district and code of ethics, as it pertains to student/teacher relationships.   
  • What is an emerging issue related to your topic that educators should watch to see how it plays out and impacts your work?  Technology is one of the most prevalent  issues in regards to student/teacher relationships.  It has become second nature to share contact information such as cell phone numbers, social media handles, and even e-mails.  All of this technology makes handling student/teacher relationships tricky.  We have to be cognizant of boundaries that should exist between student and educator and guard ourselves against potential inappropriate situations.  I ask my staff to make all of their social media accounts private and encourage them not to accept friend requests from our students.  I stress to them that there is a tremendous liability in engaging in contact through these types of platforms.  Our district provides a school e-mail and messaging system that I encourage all staff and students to use for correspondence to ensure the safety of all parties involved.  
  • I interviewed the superintendent, Mr. Wolfenbarger, from Comstock ISD in regards to student/teacher relationships and their implications on student success. 

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  • Federal Administrative Law 
  • Department of Education
  • FERPA  is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. 
  • This law directly correlates with student/teacher relationships by outlining what is appropriate to be shared with other educators, parents, or the public. With a positive classroom relationship, educators will become immersed in knowledge about their students. It is the educators responsibility to understand student/parent rights and abide by them to ensure they are in compliance with the law.
  • Citation: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) 
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  • Constitutional Law
  • Article 7 Sec. 1. of the Texas Constitution outlines the support and maintenance of public schools.  This constitutional law allows for free public schools and its funding. 
  • This constitutional law makes achieving positive student/teacher relationships a reality.  Without a free public education, many students may not have the financial means to attend school, much less have meaningful relationships with their teachers.  
  • Citation: Texas Constitution (Tex. Const. art. 7) 
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  • Statutory Law 
  • Education Code Sec. 31.001
  • This Texas state statute outlines that all school districts in the state of Texas shall provided all instructional materials free of charge to the students. 
  • This statutory law indirectly effects student/teacher relationships by relieving the student and the teacher from monetary obligations that could, in turn, prohibit solid relationships from being built in the classroom. 
  • Free instructional materials levels the playing field among students and ensures that the educator can utilize classroom and instructional materials to build lasting, meaningful relationships, that in turn lead to student success in the classroom. 
  • Citation:  Tex. Educ. Code § 31.001  
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  • Judicial Law
  • US Supreme Court 
  • In Gebser v. Lago Vista the US Supreme Court "established an "actual knowledge" and "deliberate indifference" standard of liability for faculty harassment of a student.". (Gebser v Lago Vista, 1998)
  • This Supreme Court ruling outlined liability for school districts as is pertains to sexual harassment of a student by a faculty member. It is critical that administrators understand when they can and can't be held liable for unprofessional student/teacher relationships.
  • Citation:Gebser v Lago Vista Independent School District, 524 US 274 (1998) 
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  • SFDR-CISD Employee Handbook
  • III. Ethical Conduct toward Students
  • Standard 3.6 The educator shall not solicit or engage in sexual conduct or a romantic
    relationship with a student or minor.
  • This standard discourages inappropriate student/teacher relationships.  Adopted from the teachers code of ethics, it is vital that educators understand what constitutes a positive professional relationships vs an inappropriate relationship. 
  • Citation: SFDR-CISD. (2021). Employee Handbook. https://www.sfdr-cisd.org/media/r4tgtl1c/sfdrcisd-2021-2022-sy-employee-handbook.pdf. 

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    • (H) Standard 3.8. The educator shall maintain appropriate professional educator-student relationships and boundaries based on a reasonable prudent educator standard. 
    • Upholding appropriate student/teacher relationships can be difficult in the digital era that we live in.  With e-mail, cell phones, social media platforms, and LMS systems.  It is important that educators understand what is deemed as appropriate and what isn't.
    •  Citation: Educators Code of Ethics (Tex. Admin. Code § 247.2) 
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    • Student/teacher relationships need to be professional at all times.
    • Local, constitutional, statutory, federal, and judicial laws are put in place to ensure the protection of students as it pertains to student/teacher relationships. 
    • School districts/administrators need to be diligent in monitoring student/teacher relationships within their district to avoid liability issues.

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    • Provide every educator with an employee handbook that outlines expectations at your district and have them sign a disclaimer stating their comprehension. 
    • Provide professional development opportunities for educators covering student/teacher relationships and ensure they understand the difference between positive and negative interactions.  
    • As an administrator, model positive student/teacher relationships to ensure everyone is in compliance. 
    • Provide educators with a copy of the educators code of conduct and have them sign a waiver of acknowledgement that they understand their duties. 
    • Provide students and teachers with opportunities to report (anonymously) any misconduct concerning student/teacher relationships. 
    • Encourage educators to limit, or eliminate, any exposure to students on electronic devices or social media.  Provide an avenue of communication that is monitored via the school district to ensure compliance. 
    • Educators should familiarize themselves with the different avenues of constitutional, statutory, judicial, administrative and local laws to protect themselves and their students.
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